Henry C Sanborn Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
Should you attend Henry C Sanborn Elementary School or West 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
Henry C Sanborn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry C Sanborn Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West 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 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
332 students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#390 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
107
Grade 1 Students
42
87
Grade 2 Students
63
110
Grade 3 Students
58
105
Grade 4 Students
60
101
Grade 5 Students
49
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
18%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
61%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%