Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, La Familia Dual Language School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
La Familia Dual Language School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
77%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
12%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Familia Dual Language School's ranking?
La Familia Dual Language School is ranked #379 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend La Familia Dual Language School?
172 students attend La Familia Dual Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of La Familia Dual Language School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Familia Dual Language School?
La Familia Dual Language School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does La Familia Dual Language School offer ?
La Familia Dual Language School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is La Familia Dual Language School part of?
La Familia Dual Language School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is La Familia Dual Language School located?
La Familia Dual Language School is located in the Union HIll neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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