Julia Bancroft Elementary School (Closed 2016)

3 Vinal Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 301 students in grades 3-5, Julia Bancroft Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(14-15)
71%
61%
(14-15)
64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Julia Bancroft Elementary School?
301 students attend Julia Bancroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Julia Bancroft Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Julia Bancroft Elementary School?
Julia Bancroft Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Julia Bancroft Elementary School offer ?
Julia Bancroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Julia Bancroft Elementary School part of?
Julia Bancroft Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.

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