Cottage Street

30 Cottage Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottage Street ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cottage Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Cottage Street's student population of 451 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottage Street ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Street is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#313 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
37%
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70%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
24%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
52%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottage Street's ranking?
Cottage Street is ranked #313 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cottage Street often compared to?
Cottage Streetis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School, Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Cottage Street?
451 students attend Cottage Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cottage Street students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottage Street?
Cottage Street has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cottage Street offer ?
Cottage Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottage Street part of?
Cottage Street is part of Sharon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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