Sheffield Elementary School

43 Crocker Avenue
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sheffield Elementary School serves 215 students in grades 2-5.
Sheffield Elementary School 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 10-14% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheffield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Sheffield Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheffield Elementary School 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 Sheffield Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1388 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
74%
57%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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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 Sheffield Elementary School's ranking?
Sheffield Elementary School is ranked #1388 out of 1,644 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Sheffield Elementary School?
215 students attend Sheffield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sheffield Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheffield Elementary School?
Sheffield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sheffield Elementary School offer ?
Sheffield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheffield Elementary School part of?
Sheffield Elementary School is part of Gill-Montague School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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