Spencer Borden vs. North End Elementary School
Should I attend Spencer Borden or North End 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
Spencer Borden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Diversity
North End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer Borden 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% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North End 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
581 students
700 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1102 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
62
Kindergarten Students
96
102
Grade 1 Students
94
107
Grade 2 Students
96
116
Grade 3 Students
82
100
Grade 4 Students
112
103
Grade 5 Students
85
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
24%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
51%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%