Francis M Leahy vs. Alexander B Bruce
Should I attend Francis M Leahy or Alexander B Bruce? 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
Francis M Leahy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Alexander B Bruce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades 1-5, Francis M Leahy 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 3% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades 3-8, Alexander B Bruce 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 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
3-8
Total Students
396 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1529 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
79
-
Grade 2 Students
78
-
Grade 3 Students
78
56
Grade 4 Students
75
60
Grade 5 Students
86
66
Grade 6 Students
-
86
Grade 7 Students
-
91
Grade 8 Students
-
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
98%
93%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
