William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School
Tel:
(617) 846-5509
- William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 80-84% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 70-74% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 82% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Winthrop School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School is Winthrop High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Winthrop Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winthrop Winthrop High School Grades: 9-12 | 615 students
0.3 miles
400 Main Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5505 0.3 9-12 615 - Winthrop Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 454 students
0.6 miles
40 Hermon Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543 0.6 3-5 454 - Winthrop Winthrop Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 482 students
0.7 miles
60 Payson Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507 0.7 6-8 482 - Revere Beachmont Veterans Memorial School Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
0.9 miles
15 Everard Street
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 286-8316 0.9 PK-5 374 - Revere Seacoast School Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
0.9 miles
15 Everard Street
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 485-2715 0.9 9-12 82
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