William S Greene serves 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
William S Greene 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 18% (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 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William S Greene ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William S Greene's student population of 660 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William S Greene 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 S Greene is 0.69, 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
#1326 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
8%
10%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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 S Greene's ranking?
William S Greene is ranked #1326 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William S Greene?
660 students attend William S Greene.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William S Greene students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S Greene?
William S Greene has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William S Greene offer ?
William S Greene offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William S Greene part of?
William S Greene is part of Fall River School District.
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