Royalston Community School vs. Athol Community Elementary School
Should I attend Royalston Community School or Athol Community 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
Royalston Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Athol Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Royalston Community School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Athol Community 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-4
Total Students
144 students
585 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1033 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
67
Kindergarten Students
20
122
Grade 1 Students
21
96
Grade 2 Students
21
91
Grade 3 Students
23
106
Grade 4 Students
19
103
Grade 5 Students
18
-
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
95%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
