Serving 93 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wales Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wales, MA, covering approximately 16 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles from the school to the farthest edges of the zone, which extends up to 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wales Elementary School's student population of 93 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
93 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wales Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wales Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1212 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 Wales Elementary School's ranking?
Wales Elementary School is ranked #1212 out of 1,626 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
93 students attend Wales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wales Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wales Elementary School?
Wales Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wales Elementary School offer ?
Wales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wales Elementary School part of?
Wales Elementary School is part of Wales School District.
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