Katharine Lee Bates
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katharine Lee Bates's ranking?
Katharine Lee Bates ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Katharine Lee Bates?
284 students attend Katharine Lee Bates.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Katharine Lee Bates students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katharine Lee Bates?
Katharine Lee Bates has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Katharine Lee Bates offer ?
Katharine Lee Bates offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Katharine Lee Bates part of?
Katharine Lee Bates is part of Wellesley School District.
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