William H Ohrenberger serves 540 students in grades 3-8.
William H Ohrenberger 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 27% (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 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William H Ohrenberger ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William H Ohrenberger's student population of 540 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William H Ohrenberger 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 H Ohrenberger is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
37%
22%
Black
29%
10%
White
27%
57%
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
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William H Ohrenberger's ranking?
William H Ohrenberger is ranked #1153 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William H Ohrenberger?
540 students attend William H Ohrenberger.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of William H Ohrenberger students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William H Ohrenberger?
William H Ohrenberger has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William H Ohrenberger offer ?
William H Ohrenberger offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William H Ohrenberger part of?
William H Ohrenberger is part of Boston School District.
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