Pentucket Lake Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Pentucket Lake Elementary 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 13% (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 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pentucket Lake Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pentucket Lake Elementary 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 Pentucket Lake Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1322 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
47%
22%
Black
7%
10%
White
41%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 is Pentucket Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School is ranked #1322 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pentucket Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pentucket Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Square by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Pentucket Lake Elementary School?
524 students attend Pentucket Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pentucket Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pentucket Lake Elementary School?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pentucket Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pentucket Lake Elementary School part of?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School is part of Haverhill School District.
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