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Hernandez K-8 School vs. Greenwood Sarah K-8 School

Should you attend Hernandez K-8 School or Greenwood Sarah K-8 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.
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School Overview

School
Hernandez K-8 School
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hernandez K-8 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 21% (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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Greenwood Sarah K-8 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
407 students
359 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hernandez K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hernandez K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hernandez K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hernandez K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston 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

#1385 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1619 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hernandez K-8 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernandez K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernandez K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernandez K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston 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 Hernandez K-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
38
Kindergarten Students
46
39
Grade 1 Students
46
44
Grade 2 Students
46
39
Grade 3 Students
49
39
Grade 4 Students
47
43
Grade 5 Students
44
34
Grade 6 Students
34
36
Grade 7 Students
31
22
Grade 8 Students
25
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hernandez K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hernandez K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hernandez K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hernandez K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hernandez K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hernandez K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston 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
69%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hernandez K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston 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
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hernandez K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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