Serving 328 students in grades 4-5, Veterans Park 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 was 33% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Park Elementary School?
328 students attend Veterans Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Veterans Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Park Elementary School?
Veterans Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veterans Park Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Park Elementary School part of?
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