Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grace Farrar Cole 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 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace Farrar Cole's student population of 525 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grace Farrar Cole ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace Farrar Cole is 0.22, which is less 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
#380 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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 Grace Farrar Cole's ranking?
Grace Farrar Cole is ranked #380 out of 1,631 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Grace Farrar Cole?
525 students attend Grace Farrar Cole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grace Farrar Cole students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Farrar Cole?
Grace Farrar Cole has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grace Farrar Cole offer ?
Grace Farrar Cole offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grace Farrar Cole part of?
Grace Farrar Cole is part of Norwell School District.
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