Winthrop School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Winthrop School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winthrop School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winthrop School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winthrop School is ranked within the top 30% 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 School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Winthrop School's ranking?
Winthrop School is ranked #429 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Winthrop School often compared to?
Winthrop Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cutler School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Winthrop School?
294 students attend Winthrop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Winthrop School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop School?
Winthrop School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winthrop School offer ?
Winthrop School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop School part of?
Winthrop School is part of Hamilton-Wenham School District.
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