Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph Talbot 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph Talbot School serves the southeast part of South Weymouth, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 1.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Talbot's student population of 300 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ralph Talbot ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Talbot is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Talbot's ranking?
Ralph Talbot is ranked #779 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ralph Talbot often compared to?
Ralph Talbotis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School, William Seach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Talbot?
300 students attend Ralph Talbot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ralph Talbot students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Talbot?
Ralph Talbot has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph Talbot offer ?
Ralph Talbot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ralph Talbot part of?
Ralph Talbot is part of Weymouth School District.
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