Cedar Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Elementary School's student population of 455 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Elementary School?
455 students attend Cedar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cedar Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Elementary School?
Cedar Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Elementary School part of?
Cedar Elementary School is part of Hanover School District.
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