Sarah Greenwood serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Sarah Greenwood placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah Greenwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sarah Greenwood's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sarah Greenwood is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sarah Greenwood 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
#1639 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
81%
22%
Black
15%
10%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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 Sarah Greenwood's ranking?
Sarah Greenwood is ranked #1639 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sarah Greenwood often compared to?
Sarah Greenwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Rafael Hernandez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Sarah Greenwood?
394 students attend Sarah Greenwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sarah Greenwood students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah Greenwood?
Sarah Greenwood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sarah Greenwood offer ?
Sarah Greenwood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah Greenwood part of?
Sarah Greenwood is part of Boston School District.
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