Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William E Sheehan ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William E Sheehan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William E Sheehan's student population of 288 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William E Sheehan ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William E Sheehan is 0.35, 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
#42 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
80%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Sheehan's ranking?
William E Sheehan is ranked #42 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William E Sheehan?
288 students attend William E Sheehan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of William E Sheehan students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E Sheehan?
William E Sheehan has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William E Sheehan offer ?
William E Sheehan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William E Sheehan part of?
William E Sheehan is part of Westwood School District.
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