Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry Whittemore Elementary 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 88% 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: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Whittemore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Henry Whittemore Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry Whittemore Elementary 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 Henry Whittemore Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1332 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
76%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
12%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Henry Whittemore Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School is ranked #1332 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Henry Whittemore Elementary School often compared to?
Henry Whittemore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Fitzgerald Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
417 students attend Henry Whittemore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Henry Whittemore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Whittemore Elementary School offer ?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Whittemore Elementary School part of?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
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