Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
South Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
South Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth River, Liberty by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
493 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
