Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nathaniel Bowditch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
70%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
18%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Bowditch?
378 students attend Nathaniel Bowditch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Nathaniel Bowditch students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Bowditch?
Nathaniel Bowditch has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Bowditch offer ?
Nathaniel Bowditch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nathaniel Bowditch part of?
Nathaniel Bowditch is part of Salem School District.
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