Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eugene C Vining ranks in the top 30% 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 was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
74%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Eugene C Vining?
180 students attend Eugene C Vining.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Eugene C Vining students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugene C Vining?
Eugene C Vining has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eugene C Vining offer ?
Eugene C Vining offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eugene C Vining part of?
Eugene C Vining is part of Billerica School District.
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