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Hale Elementary School vs. Orchard Gardens K-8 School

Should you attend Hale Elementary School or Orchard Gardens K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hale Elementary School
51 Cedar Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Orchard Gardens K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hale Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orchard Gardens K-8 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 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
166 students
672 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchard Gardens K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard Gardens K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchard Gardens K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Gardens K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#594 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#1612 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orchard Gardens K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Gardens K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Gardens K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Gardens K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orchard Gardens K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
44
Kindergarten Students
18
55
Grade 1 Students
20
59
Grade 2 Students
20
64
Grade 3 Students
23
67
Grade 4 Students
24
63
Grade 5 Students
22
85
Grade 6 Students
22
74
Grade 7 Students
-
78
Grade 8 Students
-
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
45%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchard Gardens K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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