The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)16%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
15%
Black
(09-10)11%
8%
White
(09-10)50%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)12%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
34%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Marks Meadow Elementary School?
178 students attend Marks Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Marks Meadow Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Marks Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Marks Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marks Meadow Elementary School part of?
Marks Meadow Elementary School is part of Amherst School District.
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