Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Glover ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glover serves the southwest part of Marblehead, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glover's student population of 318 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Glover ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glover is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glover's ranking?
Glover is ranked #472 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Glover?
318 students attend Glover.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Glover students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glover?
Glover has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Glover offer ?
Glover offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glover part of?
Glover is part of Marblehead School District.
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