Northfield Elementary School vs. Colrain Central
Should you attend Northfield Elementary School or Colrain Central? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Colrain Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northfield Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Colrain Central 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
141 students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1212 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
13
Kindergarten Students
20
12
Grade 1 Students
16
8
Grade 2 Students
12
12
Grade 3 Students
18
10
Grade 4 Students
16
15
Grade 5 Students
16
9
Grade 6 Students
23
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%