Bessie Buker Elementary School vs. Cutler School
Should I attend Bessie Buker Elementary School or Cutler School? 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
Bessie Buker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cutler School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bessie Buker Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cutler School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
250 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#429 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
39
Grade 1 Students
41
36
Grade 2 Students
37
35
Grade 3 Students
46
41
Grade 4 Students
39
59
Grade 5 Students
30
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
82%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
