Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunita L. Williams Elementary School 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% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillside Elementary serves the northern part of Needham Heights, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School 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 Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#437 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sunita L. Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Eliot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School?
533 students attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunita L. Williams Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunita L. Williams Elementary School?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunita L. Williams Elementary School offer ?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunita L. Williams Elementary School part of?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is part of Needham School District.
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