Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Elementary serves the northwest part of Stoughton, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles, where families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles, with the furthest edge being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#408 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School's ranking?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
357 students attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School offer ?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School part of?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is part of Stoughton School District.
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