Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oaklandvale 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
25%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
56%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Oaklandvale?
201 students attend Oaklandvale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oaklandvale students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklandvale?
Oaklandvale has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oaklandvale offer ?
Oaklandvale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oaklandvale part of?
Oaklandvale is part of Saugus School District.
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