Winthrop

65 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Winthrop serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Winthrop placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winthrop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Winthrop's student population of 354 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Winthrop is ranked within the top 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 Winthrop is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
22%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
81%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 Winthrop's ranking?
Winthrop is ranked #676 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Winthrop often compared to?
Winthropis often viewed alongside schools like Paul F Doyon Memorial by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Winthrop?
354 students attend Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Winthrop students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop?
Winthrop has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winthrop offer ?
Winthrop offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop part of?
Winthrop is part of Ipswich School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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