Greenwood

1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880

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Top 20%

Tel: (781) 246-6460

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Greenwood serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Greenwood placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Greenwood's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

215 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Greenwood is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Greenwood is 0.32, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#177 out of 1667 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Greenwood, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

55-59%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenwood and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-64%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Greenwood and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

82%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Greenwood and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.32

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Greenwood and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greenwood and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wakefield School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood's ranking?

Greenwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Greenwood often compared to?

Greenwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Dolbeare, Woodville School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Greenwood?

215 students attend Greenwood.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Greenwood students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood?

Greenwood has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Greenwood offer ?

Greenwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Greenwood part of?

Greenwood is part of Wakefield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education