Gill Elementary School
Gill Elementary School serves 111 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Gill 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 20-24% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Gill Elementary School's student population of 111 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gill 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 Gill Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1048 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
2%
10%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Gill Elementary School's ranking?
Gill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Gill Elementary School?
111 students attend Gill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gill Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gill Elementary School?
Gill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gill Elementary School offer ?
Gill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gill Elementary School part of?
Gill Elementary School is part of Gill-Montague School District.
School Reviews
5 4/29/2022
I went to this school from kindergarten to 6th and it was a very fun school, most of the teachers were so nice and good at teaching! I loved this school and miss it very much.
5 4/29/2022
I loved this school when I went there, it was kind of like its own community where everyone knew everyone. I went to this school from k-5 and loved all the teachers. Would recommend this school. it has an amazing playground.
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