Northfield Elementary School vs. Colrain Central
Should I attend Northfield Elementary School or Colrain Central? 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
Northfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Colrain Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northfield 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Colrain Central 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
203 students
95 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#937 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
18
Kindergarten Students
21
9
Grade 1 Students
29
13
Grade 2 Students
21
10
Grade 3 Students
26
12
Grade 4 Students
28
8
Grade 5 Students
29
11
Grade 6 Students
32
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
93%
94%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
