Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William E Norris 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 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William E Norris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
William E Norris's student population of 466 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William E Norris ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Norris is 0.22, 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
#871 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
88%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Norris's ranking?
William E Norris is ranked #871 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William E Norris often compared to?
William E Norrisis often viewed alongside schools like Westhampton Elementary School, Maple by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William E Norris?
466 students attend William E Norris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of William E Norris students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E Norris?
William E Norris has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William E Norris offer ?
William E Norris offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William E Norris part of?
William E Norris is part of Southampton School District.
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