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Squantum vs. Wollaston School

Should you attend Squantum or Wollaston School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Squantum
50 Huckins Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Wollaston School
205 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Squantum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Wollaston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Squantum 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wollaston School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
360 students
315 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Squantum over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wollaston School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Squantum.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wollaston School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Squantum over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wollaston School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Squantum with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Quincy 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

#544 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#273 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Squantum, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wollaston School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Squantum who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Quincy School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Squantum who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Quincy School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Squantum who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Quincy 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 Squantum by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wollaston School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
47
Grade 1 Students
69
50
Grade 2 Students
57
54
Grade 3 Students
51
56
Grade 4 Students
65
55
Grade 5 Students
64
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
28%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Squantum, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Quincy 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 Asian at Wollaston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Quincy School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Squantum, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Quincy School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Squantum, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Quincy School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Squantum, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Quincy 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
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Squantum, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Quincy School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Squantum, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Quincy 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
28%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Squantum, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Quincy 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
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Squantum, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Quincy 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 Wollaston School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Quincy 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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