Serving 253 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Katharine Lee Bates's student population of 253 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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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?
253 students attend Katharine Lee Bates.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Katharine Lee Bates students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katharine Lee Bates?
Katharine Lee Bates has a student ration of 13:1, 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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