Serving 433 students in grades 1-5, Oliver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Oliver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Oliver Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Oliver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
96%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Oliver Elementary School is ranked #1631 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Oliver Elementary School often compared to?
Oliver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis M Leahy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Oliver Elementary School?
433 students attend Oliver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Oliver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oliver Elementary School offer ?
Oliver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oliver Elementary School part of?
Oliver Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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