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Burke/memorial Elementary School vs. Anna Ware Jackson

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School Overview

School
Burke/memorial Elementary School
16 Cassidy Lane
Medway, MA 02053
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Anna Ware Jackson
68 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades 2-4, Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Anna Ware Jackson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-4
PK-2
Total Students
510 students
321 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burke/memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anna Ware Jackson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burke/memorial Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anna Ware Jackson.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burke/memorial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anna Ware Jackson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burke/memorial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plainville 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

#212 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burke/memorial Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
69%
(Top 20% in MA)
45-49%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burke/memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plainville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burke/memorial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plainville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Burke/memorial Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anna Ware Jackson by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
51
Kindergarten Students
-
96
Grade 1 Students
-
85
Grade 2 Students
164
89
Grade 3 Students
167
-
Grade 4 Students
179
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burke/memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plainville 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%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burke/memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plainville 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burke/memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plainville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burke/memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plainville 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
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burke/memorial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plainville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burke/memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plainville 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
10%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burke/memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plainville 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burke/memorial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Medway 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 Anna Ware Jackson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plainville 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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