Palmer River

326 Winthrop Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Palmer River serves 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Palmer River placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Palmer River's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Palmer River is ranked within the top 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 Palmer River is 0.21, 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
#807 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
89%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmer River's ranking?
Palmer River is ranked #807 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Palmer River?
557 students attend Palmer River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Palmer River students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer River?
Palmer River has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Palmer River offer ?
Palmer River offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer River part of?
Palmer River is part of Dighton-Rehoboth School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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