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L G Nourse Elementary School vs. J C Solmonese

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School Overview

School
L G Nourse Elementary School
38 Plain Street
Norton, MA 02766
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
J C Solmonese
315 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-3, L G Nourse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, J C Solmonese 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 45-49% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-3
Total Students
303 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at L G Nourse Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J C Solmonese over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at L G Nourse Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J C Solmonese.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at L G Nourse Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J C Solmonese over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at L G Nourse Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norton 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

#915 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#827 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of L G Nourse Elementary 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 J C Solmonese, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L G Nourse Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(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 L G Nourse Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norton 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 L G Nourse Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J C Solmonese by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
102
Kindergarten Students
80
104
Grade 1 Students
65
104
Grade 2 Students
84
100
Grade 3 Students
74
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at L G Nourse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at L G Nourse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at L G Nourse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at L G Nourse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norton 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at L G Nourse Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.31
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of L G Nourse Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norton 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
28%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at L G Nourse Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norton 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%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at L G Nourse Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norton 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 J C Solmonese, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norton 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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