Serving 216 students in grades 3-4, Louise Davy Trahan ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Louise Davy Trahan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Louise Davy Trahan?
216 students attend Louise Davy Trahan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Louise Davy Trahan students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louise Davy Trahan?
Louise Davy Trahan has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Louise Davy Trahan offer ?
Louise Davy Trahan offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Louise Davy Trahan part of?
Louise Davy Trahan is part of Tewksbury School District.
In what neighborhood is Louise Davy Trahan located?
Louise Davy Trahan is located in the South Tewksbury neighborhood of Tewksbury, MA.
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