Ralph Talbot
Ralph Talbot serves 248 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Ralph Talbot placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ralph Talbot's student population of 248 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ralph Talbot is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ralph Talbot is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #619 out of 1666 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 20% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 71% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Weymouth School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ralph Talbot is South Shore Charter Public School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hingham Middle School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South Weymouth Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 351 students10
0.8 miles
400 Union Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 335-2122 0.8 K-4 351 - South Weymouth Thomas V Nash Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 203 students10
1.3 miles
1003 Front Street
South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 340-2506 1.3 K-4 203 - Weymouth William Seach Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 318 students10
1.6 miles
770 Middle Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-7589 1.6 K-4 318 - Weymouth Frederick C Murphy Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 246 students10
2.4 miles
417 Front Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 331-2862 2.4 K-4 246 - Hingham Hingham Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,075 student10
2.5 miles
1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1550 2.5 6-8 1,075
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