South Elementary School vs. High Plain Elementary School
Should I attend South Elementary School or High Plain 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
High Plain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
435 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#95 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
90
Grade 1 Students
69
80
Grade 2 Students
67
82
Grade 3 Students
87
109
Grade 4 Students
74
84
Grade 5 Students
75
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
72%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
