Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Stanley ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stanley's student population of 208 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stanley ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley is 0.26, 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
#473 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
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
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Stanley's ranking?
Stanley is ranked #473 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Stanley often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Stanley?
208 students attend Stanley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Stanley students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley?
Stanley has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanley offer ?
Stanley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley part of?
Stanley is part of Swampscott School District.
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