Albert S. Woodward Memorial School serves 253 students in grades 2-3.
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1644 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
n/a
10%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School's ranking?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is ranked #4 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
253 students attend Albert S. Woodward Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Albert S. Woodward Memorial School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Albert S. Woodward Memorial School offer ?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School part of?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is part of Southborough School District.
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