Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School 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 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
26%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
51%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
309 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Stoneham School District.
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