Thomas C Passios Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1025 Massachusetts Ave
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thomas C Passios Elementary School served 355 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
355 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
70%
59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)
68%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas C Passios Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
92%
57%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Thomas C Passios Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas C Passios Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas C Passios Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas C Passios Elementary School?
355 students attend Thomas C Passios Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thomas C Passios Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C Passios Elementary School?
Thomas C Passios Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas C Passios Elementary School offer ?
Thomas C Passios Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Thomas C Passios Elementary School part of?
Thomas C Passios Elementary School is part of Lunenburg School District.

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