Beethoven vs. Joyce Kilmer
Should I attend Beethoven or Joyce Kilmer? 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
Beethoven ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Joyce Kilmer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beethoven 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joyce Kilmer 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-8
Total Students
255 students
404 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#911 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
38
Kindergarten Students
67
41
Grade 1 Students
76
37
Grade 2 Students
69
36
Grade 3 Students
-
39
Grade 4 Students
-
37
Grade 5 Students
-
38
Grade 6 Students
-
50
Grade 7 Students
-
50
Grade 8 Students
-
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
32%
22%
% Black
22%
18%
% White
35%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
