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William F. Stanley Elementary School vs. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

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School Overview

School
William F. Stanley Elementary School
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William F. Stanley 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
376 students
218 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William F. Stanley 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William F. Stanley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William F. Stanley 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William F. Stanley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waltham 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

#959 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1286 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William F. Stanley 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William F. Stanley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waltham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William F. Stanley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waltham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William F. Stanley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waltham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William F. Stanley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
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Kindergarten Students
54
40
Grade 1 Students
53
39
Grade 2 Students
53
40
Grade 3 Students
56
36
Grade 4 Students
52
34
Grade 5 Students
48
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William F. Stanley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William F. Stanley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William F. Stanley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William F. Stanley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waltham 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
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William F. Stanley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of William F. Stanley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waltham 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waltham 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
66%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William F. Stanley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waltham 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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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William F. Stanley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waltham 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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