Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wales Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wales Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Wales Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wales Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wales Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wales Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/39000/38687/wales-elementary-school-chart-5SPW9m.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
92%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/39000/38687/wales-elementary-school-chart-T4taTu.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Wales Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Wales Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/39000/38687/wales-elementary-school-chart-XlEWOS.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wales Elementary School's ranking?
Wales Elementary School is ranked #954 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wales Elementary School often compared to?
Wales Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brimfield Elementary School, Holland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wales Elementary School?
118 students attend Wales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wales Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wales Elementary School?
Wales Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wales Elementary School offer ?
Wales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wales Elementary School part of?
Wales Elementary School is part of Wales School District.
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