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J Harding Armstrong vs. Annie E Fales

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School Overview

School
J Harding Armstrong
18 Fisher Street
Westborough, MA 01581
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Annie E Fales
50 Eli Whitney Street
Westborough, MA 01581
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Annie E Fales ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-3, J Harding Armstrong 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 45-49% (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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Annie E Fales ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
387 students
330 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Harding Armstrong over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Annie E Fales over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Harding Armstrong.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Annie E Fales.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Harding Armstrong over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Annie E Fales over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Harding Armstrong with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westborough 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

#544 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#154 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Harding Armstrong, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Annie E Fales, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Harding Armstrong who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Harding Armstrong who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westborough 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 J Harding Armstrong by grade.
This chart displays the students of Annie E Fales by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
79
Grade 1 Students
100
77
Grade 2 Students
111
90
Grade 3 Students
88
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
31%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Harding Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Harding Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westborough 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Harding Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Harding Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westborough 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
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Harding Armstrong, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Harding Armstrong, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westborough 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
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Harding Armstrong, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westborough 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Harding Armstrong, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westborough 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 Annie E Fales, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westborough 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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