Serving 416 students in grades 6-8, Caleb Dustin Hunking 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 was 45% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
75%
51%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
4%
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking?
416 students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Caleb Dustin Hunking students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caleb Dustin Hunking?
Caleb Dustin Hunking has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Caleb Dustin Hunking offer ?
Caleb Dustin Hunking offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Caleb Dustin Hunking part of?
Caleb Dustin Hunking is part of Haverhill School District.
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