John J Mcglynn Elementary School vs. Christopher Columbus
Should I attend John J Mcglynn Elementary School or Christopher Columbus? 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
John J Mcglynn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Christopher Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John J Mcglynn Elementary 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 25-29% (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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Christopher Columbus 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
442 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1126 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
9
Kindergarten Students
89
75
Grade 1 Students
71
56
Grade 2 Students
53
71
Grade 3 Students
57
74
Grade 4 Students
74
50
Grade 5 Students
85
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
23%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
47%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
