Jacob Hiatt Magnet serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacob Hiatt Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jacob Hiatt Magnet's student population of 358 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Jacob Hiatt Magnet is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jacob Hiatt Magnet is 0.64, which is more 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
#965 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
48%
23%

Black
34%
10%

White
12%
56%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob Hiatt Magnet's ranking?
Jacob Hiatt Magnet is ranked #965 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Jacob Hiatt Magnet?
358 students attend Jacob Hiatt Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jacob Hiatt Magnet students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacob Hiatt Magnet?
Jacob Hiatt Magnet has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jacob Hiatt Magnet offer ?
Jacob Hiatt Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacob Hiatt Magnet part of?
Jacob Hiatt Magnet is part of Worcester School District.
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