Serving 384 students in grades 3-6, Powder Mill School ranks in the bottom 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 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Powder Mill 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 Powder Mill School is 0.22, 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.
Powder Mill School is ranked #864 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Powder Mill School often compared to?
Powder Mill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Powder Mill School?
384 students attend Powder Mill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Powder Mill School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powder Mill School?
Powder Mill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Powder Mill School offer ?
Powder Mill School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powder Mill School part of?
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