Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William E Norris 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 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: William E Norris School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Southampton, MA, encompassing approximately 29 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William E Norris's student population of 475 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William E Norris 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 William E Norris is 0.20, 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
#746 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 William E Norris's ranking?
William E Norris is ranked #746 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William E Norris?
475 students attend William E Norris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of William E Norris students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William E Norris part of?
William E Norris is part of Southampton School District.
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