Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katharine Lee Bates ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Katharine Lee Bates serves the northwest part of Wellesley Hills, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most homes within the zone, with the furthest edge about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katharine Lee Bates ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Katharine Lee Bates's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Katharine Lee Bates ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katharine Lee Bates is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katharine Lee Bates's ranking?
Katharine Lee Bates is ranked #103 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Katharine Lee Bates often compared to?
Katharine Lee Batesis often viewed alongside schools like John D Hardy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Katharine Lee Bates?
286 students attend Katharine Lee Bates.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Katharine Lee Bates students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katharine Lee Bates?
Katharine Lee Bates has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Katharine Lee Bates part of?
Katharine Lee Bates is part of Wellesley School District.
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