Emily G Wetherbee

75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Emily G Wetherbee 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emily G Wetherbee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Emily G Wetherbee's student population of 495 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Emily G Wetherbee ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily G Wetherbee is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1450 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
41%
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17%
44%
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15-19%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
95%
24%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
3%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emily G Wetherbee's ranking?
Emily G Wetherbee is ranked #1450 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Emily G Wetherbee?
495 students attend Emily G Wetherbee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Emily G Wetherbee students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily G Wetherbee?
Emily G Wetherbee has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emily G Wetherbee offer ?
Emily G Wetherbee offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily G Wetherbee part of?
Emily G Wetherbee is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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