Pelham Elementary School vs. Fort River Elementary School
Should I attend Pelham Elementary School or Fort River Elementary School? 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
Pelham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Fort River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pelham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
117 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#613 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
55
Grade 1 Students
16
52
Grade 2 Students
15
61
Grade 3 Students
19
41
Grade 4 Students
15
38
Grade 5 Students
20
60
Grade 6 Students
18
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
30%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
69%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
