Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Abner Gibbs 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abner Gibbs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Abner Gibbs's student population of 185 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abner Gibbs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abner Gibbs is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
65%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abner Gibbs's ranking?
Abner Gibbs is ranked #1113 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Abner Gibbs often compared to?
Abner Gibbsis often viewed alongside schools like Southampton Road, Highland, Munger Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Abner Gibbs?
185 students attend Abner Gibbs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Abner Gibbs students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abner Gibbs?
Abner Gibbs has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abner Gibbs offer ?
Abner Gibbs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abner Gibbs part of?
Abner Gibbs is part of Westfield School District.
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