Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hosmer ranks in the top 50% 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 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hosmer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hosmer's student population of 758 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
758 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hosmer ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hosmer is 0.67, which is more 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
#642 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
52%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hosmer's ranking?
Hosmer is ranked #642 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hosmer often compared to?
Hosmeris often viewed alongside schools like James Russell Lowell, Cunniff by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hosmer?
758 students attend Hosmer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hosmer students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hosmer?
Hosmer has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hosmer offer ?
Hosmer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hosmer part of?
Hosmer is part of Watertown School District.
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