Bates
- Bates serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bates placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Bates places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bates's student population of 342 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Bates is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Bates is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1354 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 20% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 57% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bates is New Liberty Innovation School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Collins Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thomas Carroll (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peabody Thomas Carroll Grades: K-5 | 623 students
0.6 miles
60 Northend Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 536-4200 0.6 K-5 623 - Salem Carlton Grades: K-5 | 252 students
0.8 miles
10 Skerry Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1280 0.8 K-5 252 - Salem New Liberty Innovation School Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
1.1 miles
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470 1.1 9-12 45 - Salem Bentley Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 296 students
1.3 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260 1.3 K-5 296 - Beverly Ayers/ryal Side School Grades: K-5 | 501 students
1.4 miles
40 Woodland Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-6116 1.4 K-5 501
School Reviews
| 2 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 |
Recent Articles
Learn about how public schools are impacted by an economic recession, job losses, and funding cuts.
Through the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has not only donated billions of dollars to public schools, but will now sponsor in-depth research on improving teaching that may change the face of public school education forever.
The start of the school year translates into greater risks for the spread of H1N1. Learn about how public schools across the country are combating the risks, as well as what you can do to keep your children safe.
