Florence Sawyer School
Tel:
(978)779-2821
- Florence Sawyer School serves 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Florence Sawyer School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Sawyer School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 774 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Sawyer School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Sawyer School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #337 out of 1,671 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 53% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 90% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nashoba School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence Sawyer School is Nashoba Regional (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is David J. Quinn Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is C A Farley (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bolton Nashoba Regional Grades: 9-12 | 1011 students
1.8 miles
12 Green Road
Bolton, MA 01740
(978)779-2257 1.8 9-12 1011 - Hudson C A Farley Grades: PK-4 | 487 students
2.7 miles
119 Cottage Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978)567-6153 2.7 PK-4 487 - Hudson David J. Quinn Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 638 students
3.0 miles
201 Manning Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978)567-6210 3.0 5-7 638 - Hudson Hudson High School Grades: 8-12 | 943 students
3.8 miles
69 Brigham Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978)567-6250 3.8 8-12 943 - Berlin Berlin Memorial Grades: PK-5 | 190 students
4.0 miles
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978)838-2417 4.0 PK-5 190
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