Katharine Lee Bates

116 Elmwood Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katharine Lee Bates ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Katharine Lee Bates ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Katharine Lee Bates's student population of 271 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Katharine Lee Bates ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katharine Lee Bates is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#152 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-74%
41%
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65-69%
44%
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60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Katharine Lee Bates and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
72%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katharine Lee Bates's ranking?
Katharine Lee Bates is ranked #152 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Katharine Lee Bates often compared to?
Katharine Lee Batesis often viewed alongside schools like John D Hardy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Katharine Lee Bates?
271 students attend Katharine Lee Bates.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Katharine Lee Bates students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katharine Lee Bates?
Katharine Lee Bates has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Katharine Lee Bates offer ?
Katharine Lee Bates offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Katharine Lee Bates part of?
Katharine Lee Bates is part of Wellesley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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