Rose L Macdonald
Rose L Macdonald serves 288 students in grades 1-3.
Rose L Macdonald placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rose L Macdonald ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rose L Macdonald's student population of 288 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rose L Macdonald is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Rose L Macdonald is 0.32, 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
#603 out of 1667 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
5%
10%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Rose L Macdonald's ranking?
Rose L Macdonald ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Rose L Macdonald?
288 students attend Rose L Macdonald.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rose L Macdonald students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rose L Macdonald?
Rose L Macdonald has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rose L Macdonald offer ?
Rose L Macdonald offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rose L Macdonald part of?
Rose L Macdonald is part of West Bridgewater School District.
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