Serving 416 students in grades 6-8, Caleb Dustin Hunking ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
18%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
75%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking?
416 students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Caleb Dustin Hunking students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caleb Dustin Hunking?
Caleb Dustin Hunking has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Caleb Dustin Hunking offer ?
Caleb Dustin Hunking offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Caleb Dustin Hunking part of?
Caleb Dustin Hunking is part of Haverhill School District.
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