Serving 409 students in grades 1-6, Granite Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granite Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Granite Valley School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Granite Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Valley School is 0.25, 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
#1025 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
86%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Valley School's ranking?
Granite Valley School is ranked #1025 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Granite Valley School?
409 students attend Granite Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Granite Valley School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Valley School?
Granite Valley School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Granite Valley School offer ?
Granite Valley School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Granite Valley School part of?
Granite Valley School is part of Monson School District.
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