Major Edwards Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Major Edwards Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Major Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Major Edwards Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Major Edwards Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Major Edwards Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
5%
10%
White
77%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 is Major Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
Major Edwards Elementary School is ranked #413 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Major Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
Major Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Worcester Arts Magnet School, Norrback Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Major Edwards Elementary School?
386 students attend Major Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Major Edwards Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Major Edwards Elementary School?
Major Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Major Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Major Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Major Edwards Elementary School part of?
Major Edwards Elementary School is part of West Boylston School District.
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