Alcott vs. Thoreau
Should I attend Alcott or Thoreau? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Alcott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Thoreau ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thoreau ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
418 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#168 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
16
Kindergarten Students
55
63
Grade 1 Students
59
64
Grade 2 Students
72
77
Grade 3 Students
82
74
Grade 4 Students
71
82
Grade 5 Students
60
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
9%
2%
% White
67%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
