Two Hingham Schools Recognized for High Progress

HINGHAM, MA — Plymouth River and South Elementary Schools will be honored at the Massachusetts State House in Boston on Feb. 1 for its high academic progress in 2016. The two schools were recently named as a Massachusetts Commendation School for 2016.

Massachusetts' Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Mitchell D. Chester recognized 51 schools for high achievement, high progress, narrowing proficiency gaps or a combination of both.

Both schools were recognized for high progress.

Schools will receive a commemorative certificate at the State House on Feb. 1. Commendation is earned by performance on Massachusetts standardized tests, according to the announcement.

Click here for a list of all 51 Massachusetts Commendation Schools for 2016.

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