Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arthur D Healey 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur D Healey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arthur D Healey's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur D Healey 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 Arthur D Healey is 0.66, 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
#1324 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
16%
10%
White
27%
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
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur D Healey's ranking?
Arthur D Healey is ranked #1324 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Arthur D Healey often compared to?
Arthur D Healeyis often viewed alongside schools like Winter Hill Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Arthur D Healey?
457 students attend Arthur D Healey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Arthur D Healey students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% 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 Arthur D Healey?
Arthur D Healey has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arthur D Healey offer ?
Arthur D Healey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur D Healey part of?
Arthur D Healey is part of Somerville School District.
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