Winter Hill Community
Winter Hill Community serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Winter Hill Community 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winter Hill Community's student population of 391 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winter Hill Community is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Winter Hill Community is 0.65, 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
#1376 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
51%
22%
Black
11%
10%
White
29%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Winter Hill Community?
391 students attend Winter Hill Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Winter Hill Community students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Hill Community?
Winter Hill Community has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winter Hill Community offer ?
Winter Hill Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winter Hill Community part of?
Winter Hill Community is part of Somerville School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2022
I love this school all my kids are going to this school, this school have a lot of communication with the parents and bring security, counseling, and Therapy for the kids for example one of my kids used animal Therapy and one teacher bring the dog two the school and my son used for Therapy. Thanks staff for everything
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