Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rowe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rowe Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Rowe, MA school district, encompassing approximately 24 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rowe Elementary School's student population of 54 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rowe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowe Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1382 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowe Elementary School's ranking?
Rowe Elementary School is ranked #1382 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Rowe Elementary School?
54 students attend Rowe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rowe Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowe Elementary School?
Rowe Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rowe Elementary School offer ?
Rowe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rowe Elementary School part of?
Rowe Elementary School is part of Rowe School District.
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