Hunnewell vs. Sprague Elementary School
Should I attend Hunnewell or Sprague 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
Hunnewell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Sprague 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 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hunnewell ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sprague 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 60-64% (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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
218 students
303 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#217 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
39
Grade 1 Students
36
34
Grade 2 Students
33
47
Grade 3 Students
41
53
Grade 4 Students
41
65
Grade 5 Students
33
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
21%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
81%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
15%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%