Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Witchcraft Heights 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 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Witchcraft Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Witchcraft Heights's student population of 473 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Witchcraft Heights 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 Witchcraft Heights is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
47%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 is Witchcraft Heights's ranking?
Witchcraft Heights is ranked #1260 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Witchcraft Heights often compared to?
Witchcraft Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Bates, Carlton, Saltonstall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Witchcraft Heights?
473 students attend Witchcraft Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Witchcraft Heights students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Witchcraft Heights?
Witchcraft Heights has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Witchcraft Heights offer ?
Witchcraft Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Witchcraft Heights part of?
Witchcraft Heights is part of Salem School District.
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