Nathan Hale vs. Ellis Mendell
Should I attend Nathan Hale or Ellis Mendell? 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
Nathan Hale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Ellis Mendell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nathan Hale 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellis Mendell 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
172 students
261 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#894 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
25
Kindergarten Students
17
37
Grade 1 Students
19
39
Grade 2 Students
20
41
Grade 3 Students
24
40
Grade 4 Students
22
42
Grade 5 Students
25
37
Grade 6 Students
23
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
48%
30%
% White
11%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
