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Bennett-hemenway vs. Johnson

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School Overview

School
Bennett-hemenway
22 East Evergreen Rd
Natick, MA 01760
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Johnson
99 South Main Street
Natick, MA 01760
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Bennett-hemenway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bennett-hemenway ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 51 students in grades 2-4, Johnson ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
2-4
Total Students
488 students
51 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bennett-hemenway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Johnson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bennett-hemenway.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Johnson.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bennett-hemenway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Johnson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bennett-hemenway with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natick 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 Johnson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natick 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

#339 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#124 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bennett-hemenway, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Johnson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett-hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett-hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Johnson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natick 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 Bennett-hemenway by grade.
This chart displays the students of Johnson by grade.
Kindergarten Students
102
-
Grade 1 Students
72
-
Grade 2 Students
116
7
Grade 3 Students
99
13
Grade 4 Students
99
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natick 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 Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natick 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 Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natick 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 Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natick 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 Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natick 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 Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bennett-hemenway, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natick 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 Johnson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natick 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
11%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bennett-hemenway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natick 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 Johnson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natick 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
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bennett-hemenway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Johnson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natick 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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