M Norcross Stratton vs. John A Bishop
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
M Norcross Stratton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M Norcross Stratton ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John A Bishop 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 80-84% (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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
448 students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#57 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
61
Grade 1 Students
75
54
Grade 2 Students
56
61
Grade 3 Students
87
69
Grade 4 Students
76
66
Grade 5 Students
86
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
54%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%