Lake Street Elementary School served 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Lake Street Elementary School?
316 students attend Lake Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lake Street Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Street Elementary School?
Lake Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Street Elementary School offer ?
Lake Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lake Street Elementary School part of?
Lake Street Elementary School is part of Spencer-E Brookfield School District.
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