James Clark School vs. Benjamin J Phelps
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-4, James Clark School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benjamin J Phelps ranks in the top 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 30-34% (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 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
296 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#822 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
50
Grade 1 Students
53
59
Grade 2 Students
50
63
Grade 3 Students
66
59
Grade 4 Students
60
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
76%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%