Bates

53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bates 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bates's student population of 354 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Bates 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 Bates is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1233 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
37%
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30-34%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
36%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
53%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Bates and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bates and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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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 Bates's ranking?
Bates is ranked #1233 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bates often compared to?
Batesis often viewed alongside schools like Carlton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Bates?
354 students attend Bates.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bates students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bates?
Bates has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bates offer ?
Bates offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bates part of?
Bates is part of Salem School District.

School Reviews

5   2/15/2021
The Bates Elementary School is an amazing and caring school for all children. The staff is dedicated to teaching the whole child and provides great attention not just to academics, but to character, and becoming great citizens. Social-emotional health for students and families is also what makes Bates so special. We are a family. I'm so proud to be a teacher at this school and despite numbers and rankings, we love and educate every child where they are and like flowers; we watch them bloom, each in their own time.
- Posted by Teacher - Mrs. Kleemola
2   11/11/2011
My went there for 6 years. It has a great structure, and is very large and has a nice gym, cafe, etc. However the management is terrible. There are many teachers who are literally abusive, yet can't get fired if they worked there for 10 years. The chorus is terrible, singing songs in 5th grade that are made for 2 year olds, the attitude from facualty members are very bad towards the kids but transform once the parent is around, which myself and others have witnessed. I would'nt recommend it.
- Posted by Parent - thebb

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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