William H Taylor vs. James B Congdon
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William H Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
James B Congdon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William H Taylor 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James B Congdon 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
252 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#703 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
42
29
Grade 1 Students
43
52
Grade 2 Students
44
40
Grade 3 Students
39
59
Grade 4 Students
24
47
Grade 5 Students
36
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
38%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
66%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%