Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whately Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Whately Elementary serves the entire district of Whately, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 20.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whately Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whately Elementary School's student population of 133 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whately Elementary 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 Whately Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#588 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
94%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whately Elementary School's ranking?
Whately Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Whately Elementary School often compared to?
Whately Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Sunderland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Whately Elementary School?
133 students attend Whately Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whately Elementary School students are White, 4% 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 Whately Elementary School?
Whately Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whately Elementary School offer ?
Whately Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whately Elementary School part of?
Whately Elementary School is part of Whately School District.
In what neighborhood is Whately Elementary School located?
Whately Elementary School is located in the South Deerfield neighborhood of Whately, MA.
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