Serving 425 students in grades 3-6, Howe-manning 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 is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howe-manning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Howe-manning's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howe-manning ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe-manning is 0.27, 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
#476 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
85%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
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 is Howe-manning's ranking?
Howe-manning is ranked #476 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Howe-manning?
425 students attend Howe-manning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Howe-manning students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howe-manning?
Howe-manning has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howe-manning offer ?
Howe-manning offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Howe-manning part of?
Howe-manning is part of Middleton School District.
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