Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph E Fiske ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph E Fiske ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Joseph E Fiske's student population of 265 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph E Fiske ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph E Fiske is 0.55, 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
#104 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
63%
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
15%
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 Joseph E Fiske's ranking?
Joseph E Fiske is ranked #104 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph E Fiske?
265 students attend Joseph E Fiske.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Joseph E Fiske students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph E Fiske?
Joseph E Fiske has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph E Fiske offer ?
Joseph E Fiske offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph E Fiske part of?
Joseph E Fiske is part of Wellesley School District.
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