Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, R Stewart Esten ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R Stewart Esten ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
R Stewart Esten's student population of 226 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R Stewart Esten ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Stewart Esten 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Stewart Esten's ranking?
R Stewart Esten is ranked #682 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend R Stewart Esten?
226 students attend R Stewart Esten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of R Stewart Esten students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Stewart Esten?
R Stewart Esten has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does R Stewart Esten offer ?
R Stewart Esten offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R Stewart Esten part of?
R Stewart Esten is part of Rockland School District.
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