Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Waybright ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Douglas Waybright?
163 students attend Douglas Waybright.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Douglas Waybright students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Waybright?
Douglas Waybright has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Waybright offer ?
Douglas Waybright offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Waybright part of?
Douglas Waybright is part of Saugus School District.
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