Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Abbott Memorial 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abbott Memorial's attendance zone covers the entire North Adams school district, encompassing approximately 35.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abbott Memorial's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Abbott Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbott Memorial is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
26%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbott Memorial's ranking?
Abbott Memorial is ranked #1333 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Abbott Memorial often compared to?
Abbott Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like Brayton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Abbott Memorial?
83 students attend Abbott Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Abbott Memorial students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbott Memorial?
Abbott Memorial has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abbott Memorial offer ?
Abbott Memorial offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abbott Memorial part of?
Abbott Memorial is part of Florida School District.
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