Joseph G Luther
Tel:
(508)675-7499
- Joseph G Luther serves 220 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Joseph G Luther's student population of 220 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph G Luther's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph G Luther is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #719 out of 1,671 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 94% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Swansea School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joseph G Luther is Joseph Case High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joseph Case Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Elizabeth S Brown (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Swansea Joseph Case High School Grades: 9-12 | 528 students
1.4 miles
70 School Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)675-7483 1.4 9-12 528 - Swansea Elizabeth S Brown Grades: 3-5 | 299 students
1.5 miles
29 Gardners Neck Road
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)675-7892 1.5 3-5 299 - Swansea Gardner Grades: K-2 | 243 students
1.6 miles
10 Church Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)675-7899 1.6 K-2 243 - Swansea Joseph Case Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 497 students
1.6 miles
195 Main Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)675-0116 1.6 6-8 497 - Swansea Mark G Hoyle Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 263 students
1.8 miles
70 Community Lane
Swansea, MA 02777
(508)679-4049 1.8 PK-2 263
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