Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thoreau ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thoreau ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Thoreau's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thoreau ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thoreau is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
74%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Thoreau's ranking?
Thoreau is ranked #168 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Thoreau often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Thoreau?
451 students attend Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thoreau students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thoreau?
Thoreau has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thoreau offer ?
Thoreau offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thoreau part of?
Thoreau is part of Concord School District.
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