Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horatio A Kempton Elementary 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 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% 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
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
61%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
19%
5%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Horatio A Kempton Elementary School?
112 students attend Horatio A Kempton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Horatio A Kempton Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horatio A Kempton Elementary School?
Horatio A Kempton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horatio A Kempton Elementary School offer ?
Horatio A Kempton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Horatio A Kempton Elementary School part of?
Horatio A Kempton Elementary School is part of New Bedford School District.
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