Sunita L. Williams Elementary School vs. Newman Elementary School
Should I attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School or Newman 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
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Newman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunita L. Williams 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 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newman 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 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
506 students
665 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#329 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
71
Kindergarten Students
76
84
Grade 1 Students
89
93
Grade 2 Students
86
102
Grade 3 Students
79
101
Grade 4 Students
90
121
Grade 5 Students
86
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
71%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%