The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
178 students

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1

American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)16%
6%

Hispanic
(09-10)11%
15%

Black
(09-10)11%
8%

White
(09-10)50%
69%

Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)12%
2%


Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
34%
27%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%

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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Marks Meadow Elementary School?
178 students attend Marks Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Marks Meadow Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Marks Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Marks Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marks Meadow Elementary School part of?
Marks Meadow Elementary School is part of Amherst School District.
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