Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hemenway 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Hemenway 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 Hemenway is 0.69, 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hemenway?
543 students attend Hemenway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hemenway students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemenway?
Hemenway has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hemenway offer ?
Hemenway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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