Serving 761 students in grades 2-5, Belmonte Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmonte Steam Academy's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belmonte Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmonte Steam Academy 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
26%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
58%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmonte Steam Academy's ranking?
Belmonte Steam Academy is ranked #891 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Belmonte Steam Academy?
761 students attend Belmonte Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Belmonte Steam Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmonte Steam Academy?
Belmonte Steam Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belmonte Steam Academy offer ?
Belmonte Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Belmonte Steam Academy part of?
Belmonte Steam Academy is part of Saugus School District.
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