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Steward Elementary School vs. Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Should you attend Steward Elementary School or Manchester Memorial Elementary 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
Steward Elementary School
261 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
43 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Manchester Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Steward Elementary 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manchester Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
297 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Steward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manchester Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Steward Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manchester Memorial Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Steward Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manchester Memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Steward Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester Essex Regional 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

#351 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#134 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Steward Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manchester Memorial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steward Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Essex Regional 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 Steward Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manchester Memorial Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
37
Kindergarten Students
63
40
Grade 1 Students
71
42
Grade 2 Students
89
37
Grade 3 Students
84
48
Grade 4 Students
-
47
Grade 5 Students
-
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Steward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester Essex Regional 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Steward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Steward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Topsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manchester Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Steward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester Essex Regional 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Steward Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Steward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester Essex Regional 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
1%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Steward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Topsfield 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 Manchester Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester Essex Regional 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
1%
(10-11 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Steward Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Topsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manchester Memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester Essex Regional 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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