Elizabeth Carter Brooks vs. James B Congdon
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Carter Brooks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
James B Congdon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elizabeth Carter Brooks 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James B Congdon ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
291 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#703 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
29
Grade 1 Students
48
52
Grade 2 Students
54
40
Grade 3 Students
56
59
Grade 4 Students
46
47
Grade 5 Students
50
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
34%
38%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
44%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
