Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Woodland Academy 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodland Academy's student population of 480 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Academy 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 Woodland Academy 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
#1557 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
73%
23%
Black
11%
10%
White
7%
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
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 Woodland Academy's ranking?
Woodland Academy is ranked #1557 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Woodland Academy often compared to?
Woodland Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Academy, Placentino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Academy?
480 students attend Woodland Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Woodland Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Academy?
Woodland Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodland Academy offer ?
Woodland Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Academy part of?
Woodland Academy is part of Worcester School District.
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