R Stewart Esten
R Stewart Esten serves 316 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
R Stewart Esten placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
R Stewart Esten's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
R Stewart Esten is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of R Stewart Esten is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
15%
22%

Black
8%
10%

White
71%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend R Stewart Esten?
316 students attend R Stewart Esten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of R Stewart Esten students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Stewart Esten?
R Stewart Esten has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does R Stewart Esten offer ?
R Stewart Esten offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R Stewart Esten part of?
R Stewart Esten is part of Rockland School District.
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