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Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School vs. William A Berkowitz Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
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Bottom 50%
William A Berkowitz Elementary School
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades 1-4, Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades 1-4, William A Berkowitz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
497 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank M Sokolowski 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William A Berkowitz Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank M Sokolowski 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chelsea 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

#1506 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1156 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William A Berkowitz Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chelsea School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chelsea 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 Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William A Berkowitz Elementary School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
86
90
Grade 2 Students
137
121
Grade 3 Students
139
113
Grade 4 Students
135
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William A Berkowitz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
88%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chelsea 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William A Berkowitz Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chelsea 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chelsea 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
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chelsea 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 William A Berkowitz Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chelsea 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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