Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Bowles 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Samuel Bowles 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 Samuel Bowles is 0.50, 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.
Samuel Bowles is ranked #1474 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Samuel Bowles often compared to?
Samuel Bowlesis often viewed alongside schools like Edward P. Boland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Bowles?
310 students attend Samuel Bowles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Samuel Bowles students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Bowles?
Samuel Bowles has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Bowles offer ?
Samuel Bowles offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
20:26
33:35
2:01
5:21
Related School News
And there were the hot springs. In 1869, the writer Samuel Bowles observed travelers mingling with Native people around the waters. ...
In real life, Samuel Bowles was the owner of the Springfield Republican, which was New England's ...
The second season of Apple’s period comedy “Dickinson” has cast Finn Jones and Pico Alexander. Jones will star as Samuel Bowles, described as an energetic and ...
