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James Clark School vs. Benjamin J Phelps

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School Overview

School
James Clark School
65 Oxford Street
Agawam, MA 01001
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Benjamin J Phelps
689 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-4, James Clark 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benjamin J Phelps 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 45-49% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
303 students
308 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Clark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin J Phelps over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Clark School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin J Phelps.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Clark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin J Phelps over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Clark School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Agawam 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

#905 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#692 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Clark 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 Benjamin J Phelps, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Clark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Agawam School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Clark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Agawam 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 James Clark School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin J Phelps by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
53
Grade 1 Students
65
70
Grade 2 Students
66
51
Grade 3 Students
59
63
Grade 4 Students
60
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Agawam School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Agawam School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Agawam School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Agawam 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%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Clark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Agawam School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Clark School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Agawam 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
30%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Clark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Agawam 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
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Clark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Agawam 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 Benjamin J Phelps, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Agawam 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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