Serving 919 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wareham 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 919 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Wareham Elementary School's student population of 919 students has grown by 156% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 167% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
919 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
Wareham 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 Wareham Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1331 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
71%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Wareham Elementary School is ranked #1331 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wareham Elementary School?
919 students attend Wareham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wareham Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wareham Elementary School?
Wareham Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wareham Elementary School offer ?
Wareham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wareham Elementary School part of?
Wareham Elementary School is part of Wareham School District.
In what neighborhood is Wareham Elementary School located?
Wareham Elementary School is located in the Wareham Center neighborhood of Wareham, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Wareham Center.
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