Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cunniff 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cunniff ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cunniff's student population of 308 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cunniff ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunniff is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
65%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunniff's ranking?
Cunniff is ranked #877 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cunniff often compared to?
Cunniffis often viewed alongside schools like James Russell Lowell, Hosmer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cunniff?
308 students attend Cunniff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cunniff students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cunniff?
Cunniff has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cunniff offer ?
Cunniff offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cunniff part of?
Cunniff is part of Watertown School District.
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