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Wm L Foster Elementary School

55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wm L Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 14% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wm L Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wm L Foster Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Wm L Foster Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm L Foster Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#126 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wm L Foster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
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White
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wm L Foster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Wm L Foster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wm L Foster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm L Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Wm L Foster Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wm L Foster Elementary School often compared to?
Wm L Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wm L Foster Elementary School?
403 students attend Wm L Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wm L Foster Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm L Foster Elementary School?
Wm L Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm L Foster Elementary School offer ?
Wm L Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm L Foster Elementary School part of?
Wm L Foster Elementary School is part of Hingham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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