Wales Elementary School vs. Brimfield Elementary School
Should I attend Wales Elementary School or Brimfield 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
Wales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
Community Size
Brimfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wales Elementary School 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 55-59% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brimfield 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
118 students
269 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#482 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
29
Kindergarten Students
12
34
Grade 1 Students
15
31
Grade 2 Students
17
42
Grade 3 Students
10
25
Grade 4 Students
12
42
Grade 5 Students
14
36
Grade 6 Students
21
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
92%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
