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Robert T. Capeless Elementary School vs. Silvio O Conte Community

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School Overview

School
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Silvio O Conte Community
200 West Union Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Robert T. Capeless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Silvio O Conte Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert T. Capeless 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silvio O Conte Community 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
188 students
348 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silvio O Conte Community over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silvio O Conte Community.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silvio O Conte Community over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsfield 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

#967 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1518 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert T. Capeless Elementary 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 Silvio O Conte Community, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield 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 Robert T. Capeless Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Silvio O Conte Community by grade.
Pre-K Students
13
27
Kindergarten Students
33
46
Grade 1 Students
35
64
Grade 2 Students
33
49
Grade 3 Students
24
55
Grade 4 Students
25
48
Grade 5 Students
25
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silvio O Conte Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsfield 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
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsfield 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
58%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsfield 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
16%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert T. Capeless Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsfield 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 Silvio O Conte Community, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsfield 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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