Edgar A Hooks Elementary School serves 521 students in grades 1-4.
Edgar A Hooks Elementary 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 25% (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 28% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgar A Hooks Elementary 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 Edgar A Hooks Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
82%
22%
Black
6%
10%
White
10%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar A Hooks Elementary School's ranking?
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School is ranked #1245 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Edgar A Hooks Elementary School?
521 students attend Edgar A Hooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Edgar A Hooks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar A Hooks Elementary School?
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgar A Hooks Elementary School offer ?
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgar A Hooks Elementary School part of?
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School is part of Chelsea School District.
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