Nantucket Intermediate School

30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Nantucket Intermediate School serves 319 students in grades 3-5.

Nantucket Intermediate School 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 20% (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 39% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Nantucket Intermediate School's student population of 319 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

319 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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School Rankings

Nantucket Intermediate School 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 Nantucket Intermediate School is 0.61, 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

#1221 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

40%

22%

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Black

10%

White

48%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Nantucket School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nantucket Intermediate School's ranking?

Nantucket Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Nantucket Intermediate School?

319 students attend Nantucket Intermediate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Nantucket Intermediate School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nantucket Intermediate School?

Nantucket Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Nantucket Intermediate School offer ?

Nantucket Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Nantucket Intermediate School part of?

Nantucket Intermediate School is part of Nantucket School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education