Minot Forest

4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Minot Forest serves 301 students in grades 3-4.

Minot Forest placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

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

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Minot Forest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Minot Forest's student population of 301 students has declined by 40% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

301 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Minot Forest is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Minot Forest 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

#1415 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minot Forest 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)

32%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minot Forest 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

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Minot Forest and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

66%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Minot Forest 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

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Minot Forest 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

100%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Minot Forest and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minot Forest and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wareham School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minot Forest's ranking?

Minot Forest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Minot Forest?

301 students attend Minot Forest.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Minot Forest students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Minot Forest?

Minot Forest has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Minot Forest offer ?

Minot Forest offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Minot Forest part of?

Minot Forest is part of Wareham School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 301 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education