Athol Community Elementary School vs. Rice Square
Should I attend Athol Community Elementary School or Rice Square? 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
School
Top Rankings
Athol Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Rice Square ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Athol Community Elementary School 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rice Square 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-6
Total Students
585 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1466 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
-
Kindergarten Students
122
79
Grade 1 Students
96
94
Grade 2 Students
91
91
Grade 3 Students
106
59
Grade 4 Students
103
71
Grade 5 Students
-
66
Grade 6 Students
-
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
42%
% Black
2%
24%
% White
80%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
