Serving 529 students in grades 4-6, Village School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Village School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Marblehead, MA school district, covering approximately 6.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Village School's student population of 529 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Village School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village School's ranking?
Village School is ranked #504 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Village School often compared to?
Village Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marblehead Community Charter Public School, Swampscott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Village School?
529 students attend Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Village School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Village School?
Village School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Village School offer ?
Village School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Village School part of?
Village School is part of Marblehead School District.
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