Loker School

47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (508) 358-8601

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Loker School serves 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Loker School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Loker School's student population of 357 students has grown by 38% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

357 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Loker School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Loker School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#104 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Loker School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Loker School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Loker School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Loker School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

16%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

66%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Loker School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Loker School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wayland School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loker School's ranking?

Loker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Loker School often compared to?

Loker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Happy Hollow School by visitors of our site.

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 Loker School?

357 students attend Loker School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Loker School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Loker School?

Loker School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Loker School offer ?

Loker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Loker School part of?

Loker School is part of Wayland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education