Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heath ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Heath ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heath is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Heath?
459 students attend Heath.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Heath students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heath?
Heath has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heath offer ?
Heath offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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