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Westhampton Elementary School vs. William E Norris

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School Overview

School
Westhampton Elementary School
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
William E Norris
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
Southampton, MA 01073
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Westhampton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Westhampton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (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 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William E Norris 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 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
104 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westhampton 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 William E Norris over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westhampton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William E Norris.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westhampton 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 William E Norris over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westhampton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southampton 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

#343 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#746 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westhampton 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 William E Norris, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
53%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhampton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southampton 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)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhampton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southampton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westhampton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southampton 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 Westhampton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William E Norris by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
50
Kindergarten Students
8
62
Grade 1 Students
16
62
Grade 2 Students
15
67
Grade 3 Students
11
58
Grade 4 Students
14
59
Grade 5 Students
14
60
Grade 6 Students
11
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westhampton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westhampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William E Norris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westhampton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westhampton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westhampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William E Norris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
92%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westhampton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southampton 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westhampton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westhampton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southampton 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
13%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westhampton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southampton 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
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westhampton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westhampton 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 William E Norris, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southampton 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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