Serving 360 students in grades 3-5, Abbot Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than 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 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Abbot Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abbot Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbot Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#231 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
1%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
75%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbot Elementary School's ranking?
Abbot Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Abbot Elementary School often compared to?
Abbot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John A. Crisafulli Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Abbot Elementary School?
360 students attend Abbot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Abbot Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abbot Elementary School?
Abbot Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abbot Elementary School offer ?
Abbot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbot Elementary School part of?
Abbot Elementary School is part of Westford School District.
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