Southampton Road vs. Abner Gibbs
Should I attend Southampton Road or Abner Gibbs? 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
Southampton Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
Abner Gibbs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Southampton Road 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Abner Gibbs 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
292 students
171 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#965 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
30
Grade 1 Students
61
31
Grade 2 Students
55
34
Grade 3 Students
65
34
Grade 4 Students
54
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
26%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
