Serving 21 students in grades 7-12, Keough Memorial Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keough Memorial Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keough Memorial Academy's student population of 21 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Keough Memorial Academy is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
90%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keough Memorial Academy?
The graduation rate of Keough Memorial Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Keough Memorial Academy?
21 students attend Keough Memorial Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Keough Memorial Academy students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keough Memorial Academy?
Keough Memorial Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Keough Memorial Academy offer ?
Keough Memorial Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Keough Memorial Academy part of?
Keough Memorial Academy is part of Bellingham School District.
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