Thornton Burgess (Closed 2021)

Thornton Burgess served 105 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
105 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
20-24%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
40-44%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
22%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
81%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thornton Burgess and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Thornton Burgess?
105 students attend Thornton Burgess.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thornton Burgess students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Burgess?
Thornton Burgess has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thornton Burgess offer ?
Thornton Burgess offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thornton Burgess part of?
Thornton Burgess is part of Hampden-Wilbraham School District.

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