Serving 383 students in grades 3-5, Whitin 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 was 44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)49%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
93%
51%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Whitin Elementary School?
383 students attend Whitin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whitin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitin Elementary School?
Whitin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitin Elementary School offer ?
Whitin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Whitin Elementary School part of?
Whitin Elementary School is part of Uxbridge School District.
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