Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Indian Head ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Head ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Indian Head's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Head ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Head 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
#737 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
88%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 Indian Head's ranking?
Indian Head is ranked #737 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Indian Head?
499 students attend Indian Head.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Indian Head students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Head?
Indian Head has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Indian Head offer ?
Indian Head offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Head part of?
Indian Head is part of Whitman-Hanson School District.
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