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Luther Conant School vs. Blanchard Memorial School

Should you attend Luther Conant School or Blanchard Memorial 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
Luther Conant School
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Blanchard Memorial School
493 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Luther Conant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Blanchard Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Luther Conant 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 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blanchard Memorial 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 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
413 students
507 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Luther Conant School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blanchard Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Luther Conant School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blanchard Memorial School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Luther Conant School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blanchard Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Luther Conant School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough 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

#94 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#222 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Luther Conant 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 Blanchard Memorial School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in MA)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luther Conant School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luther Conant School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Luther Conant School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Luther Conant School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blanchard Memorial School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
56
Grade 1 Students
42
67
Grade 2 Students
62
63
Grade 3 Students
39
76
Grade 4 Students
68
61
Grade 5 Students
73
90
Grade 6 Students
69
94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
56%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Luther Conant School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Luther Conant School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Luther Conant School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Luther Conant School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Boxborough 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%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Luther Conant School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Luther Conant School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough 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
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Luther Conant School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Blanchard Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acton-Boxborough 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Luther Conant School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acton-Boxborough 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 reduced-price lunch at Blanchard Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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