William Ellery Channing

35 Sunnyside Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
William Ellery Channing serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
William Ellery Channing 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 6-9% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Ellery Channing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

William Ellery Channing's student population of 201 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

William Ellery Channing 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 Ellery Channing is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
42%
23%
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Black
49%
10%
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White
5%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Ellery Channing's ranking?
William Ellery Channing is ranked #1423 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William Ellery Channing?
201 students attend William Ellery Channing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Ellery Channing students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Ellery Channing?
William Ellery Channing has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Ellery Channing offer ?
William Ellery Channing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Ellery Channing part of?
William Ellery Channing is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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