Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rebecca M Johnson 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 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rebecca M Johnson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rebecca M Johnson's student population of 617 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rebecca M Johnson 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 Rebecca M Johnson is 0.45, 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
#1476 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
70%
23%
Black
24%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 Rebecca M Johnson's ranking?
Rebecca M Johnson is ranked #1476 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Rebecca M Johnson often compared to?
Rebecca M Johnsonis often viewed alongside schools like Homer Street, Elias Brookings by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Rebecca M Johnson?
617 students attend Rebecca M Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Rebecca M Johnson students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rebecca M Johnson?
Rebecca M Johnson has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rebecca M Johnson offer ?
Rebecca M Johnson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rebecca M Johnson part of?
Rebecca M Johnson is part of Springfield School District.
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