The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (09-10)
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
15%
Black
(09-10)n/a
8%
White
(09-10)98%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
30%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Blandford Elementary School?
54 students attend Blandford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blandford Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Blandford Elementary School offer ?
Blandford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Blandford Elementary School part of?
Blandford Elementary School is part of Gateway School District.
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