Serving 522 students in grades 4-7, Douglas Intermediate 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 was 57% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)57%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)67%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
96%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Douglas Intermediate School?
522 students attend Douglas Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Douglas Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Intermediate School?
Douglas Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Intermediate School offer ?
Douglas Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-7
What school district is Douglas Intermediate School part of?
Douglas Intermediate School is part of Douglas School District.
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