Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crocker Farm Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crocker Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Crocker Farm Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crocker Farm Elementary School 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 Crocker Farm Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#597 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Black
13%
10%
White
44%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crocker Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Crocker Farm Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Crocker Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Crocker Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School, Fort River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Crocker Farm Elementary School?
345 students attend Crocker Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Crocker Farm Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crocker Farm Elementary School?
Crocker Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crocker Farm Elementary School offer ?
Crocker Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crocker Farm Elementary School part of?
Crocker Farm Elementary School is part of Amherst School District.
In what neighborhood is Crocker Farm Elementary School located?
Crocker Farm Elementary School is located in the South Amherst neighborhood of Amherst, MA.
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