Dr An Wang School serves 665 students in grades 5-8.
Dr An Wang School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr An Wang School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dr An Wang School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr An Wang School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dr An Wang School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
39%
23%
Black
10%
10%
White
27%
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
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Dr An Wang School's ranking?
Dr An Wang School is ranked #1233 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dr An Wang School?
665 students attend Dr An Wang School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dr An Wang School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr An Wang School?
Dr An Wang School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr An Wang School offer ?
Dr An Wang School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr An Wang School part of?
Dr An Wang School is part of Lowell School District.
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