Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William G Vinal ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William G Vinal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
William G Vinal's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William G Vinal ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William G Vinal is 0.15, 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
#239 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
92%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 G Vinal's ranking?
William G Vinal is ranked #239 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William G Vinal often compared to?
William G Vinalis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William G Vinal?
531 students attend William G Vinal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of William G Vinal students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William G Vinal?
William G Vinal has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William G Vinal offer ?
William G Vinal offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William G Vinal part of?
William G Vinal is part of Norwell School District.
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