South Elementary School

55 Woburn Street
Andover, MA 01810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
South Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

South Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 South Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#179 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
71%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Plain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
462 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Andover School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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