Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Snug Harbor Community School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snug Harbor Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Snug Harbor Community School's student population of 381 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Snug Harbor Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snug Harbor Community School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1105 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
13%
10%
White
34%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Snug Harbor Community School's ranking?
Snug Harbor Community School is ranked #1105 out of 1,644 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Snug Harbor Community School?
381 students attend Snug Harbor Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Snug Harbor Community School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snug Harbor Community School?
Snug Harbor Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Snug Harbor Community School offer ?
Snug Harbor Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Snug Harbor Community School part of?
Snug Harbor Community School is part of Quincy School District.
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