Mary E. Baker School vs. Downey
Should I attend Mary E. Baker School or Downey? 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
Mary E. Baker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Downey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E. Baker 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 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downey 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
661 students
565 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1579 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
37
Kindergarten Students
137
104
Grade 1 Students
97
111
Grade 2 Students
104
81
Grade 3 Students
121
70
Grade 4 Students
105
71
Grade 5 Students
97
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
49%
56%
% White
22%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%