Helen Keller Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Helen Keller Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Keller Elementary School ranks in the top 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 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School 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 55-59% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
560 students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#345 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
103
50
Grade 1 Students
92
50
Grade 2 Students
83
57
Grade 3 Students
98
48
Grade 4 Students
86
66
Grade 5 Students
98
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
83%
77%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%