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Belcher vs. Lambert-lavoie

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School Overview

School
Belcher
125 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Lambert-lavoie
99 Kendall Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Belcher serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lambert-lavoie ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
K-5
Total Students
229 students
226 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belcher over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lambert-lavoie over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belcher.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lambert-lavoie.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belcher over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lambert-lavoie over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belcher with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicopee School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lambert-lavoie with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicopee School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1001 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lambert-lavoie, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lambert-lavoie who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lambert-lavoie who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lambert-lavoie who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Belcher by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lambert-lavoie by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
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Kindergarten Students
60
36
Grade 1 Students
59
28
Grade 2 Students
59
41
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
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44
Grade 5 Students
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40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belcher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lambert-lavoie, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belcher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lambert-lavoie, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belcher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lambert-lavoie, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belcher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lambert-lavoie, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belcher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lambert-lavoie, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belcher, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lambert-lavoie, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belcher, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lambert-lavoie, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belcher, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lambert-lavoie, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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