Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florence Sawyer School 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 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 743 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Florence Sawyer School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Sawyer School is 0.29, 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Florence Sawyer School?
743 students attend Florence Sawyer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Florence Sawyer School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Sawyer School?
Florence Sawyer School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Florence Sawyer School offer ?
Florence Sawyer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence Sawyer School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 743 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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