The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has recognized Samuel Watson Elementary School for surpassing pre-pandemic student achievement levels in MCAS math and literacy, according to a community announcement.

The recognition comes after Watson’s exit from underperforming status in November 2023 and highlights the school’s continued academic growth. A leadership team from Watson Elementary was invited to participate and present at the Celebrating Academic Success Conference, a statewide event honoring schools with notable MCAS gains.

Watson Elementary was among 94 schools out of approximately 1,500 statewide serving grades 3-8 whose student achievement data in MCAS math and literacy has met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

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