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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Benjamin J Phelps ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin J Phelps is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin J Phelps?
308 students attend Benjamin J Phelps.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Benjamin J Phelps students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin J Phelps?
Benjamin J Phelps has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benjamin J Phelps offer ?
Benjamin J Phelps offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin J Phelps part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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