High Plain Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
Should I attend High Plain Elementary School or South Elementary 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
High Plain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
531 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#179 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
63
Grade 1 Students
80
69
Grade 2 Students
82
67
Grade 3 Students
109
87
Grade 4 Students
84
74
Grade 5 Students
86
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
17%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
50%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%