Bates
- Bates serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Bates places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bates's student population of 327 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bates's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bates is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1175 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 19% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 57% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 619 students
0.6 miles
60 Northend Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978)536-4200 0.6 K-5 619 - Salem Carlton Grades: K-5 | 239 students
0.8 miles
10 Skerry Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978)740-1280 0.8 K-5 239 - Salem New Liberty Innovation School Grades: 9-12 | 41 students
1.1 miles
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978)825-3470 1.1 9-12 41 - Peabody Ballard School Grades: PK | 110 students
1.2 miles
22 Richard Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(781)231-5021 1.2 PK 110 - Salem Bentley Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 257 students
1.3 miles
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978)740-1260 1.3 K-5 257
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 |
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