Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Acushnet Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acushnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Acushnet Elementary School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acushnet Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acushnet Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
54%
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
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acushnet Elementary School's ranking?
Acushnet Elementary School is ranked #322 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Acushnet Elementary School often compared to?
Acushnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Taunton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Acushnet Elementary School?
556 students attend Acushnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Acushnet Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acushnet Elementary School?
Acushnet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Acushnet Elementary School offer ?
Acushnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Acushnet Elementary School part of?
Acushnet Elementary School is part of Acushnet School District.
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