William A Berkowitz Elementary School

300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
William A Berkowitz Elementary School serves 491 students in grades 1-4.
William A Berkowitz Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William A Berkowitz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

William A Berkowitz Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

William A Berkowitz Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of William A Berkowitz Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
86%
22%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
6%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William A Berkowitz Elementary School's ranking?
William A Berkowitz Elementary School is ranked #1430 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William A Berkowitz Elementary School?
491 students attend William A Berkowitz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of William A Berkowitz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William A Berkowitz Elementary School?
William A Berkowitz Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William A Berkowitz Elementary School offer ?
William A Berkowitz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William A Berkowitz Elementary School part of?
William A Berkowitz Elementary School is part of Chelsea School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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