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Wachusett officials praise Davis Hill after DESE recognition, spotlight chronic absenteeism in MCAS briefing
Summary
Superintendent and Curriculum Director Laura DeRose presented district MCAS accountability data, praised Davis Hill Elementary for meeting most performance targets, and identified rising chronic absenteeism—especially among high‑needs students—as a top focus for improvement.
Superintendent Doctor Riley and Curriculum Director Laura DeRose used the Wachusett Regional School District Committee meeting to highlight district MCAS results and celebrate Davis Hill Elementary’s designation as a 2025 DESE School of Recognition.
"For Davis Hill this year ... they met 96% of their criteria," Doctor Riley said, noting the school also scored 100% on the metric for its lowest‑performing students. DeRose walked the committee through the district’s accountability data, saying growth measures are encouraging even as achievement gaps persist for high‑needs students.
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