Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pentucket Lake Elementary School 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pentucket Lake Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pentucket Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pentucket Lake Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1388 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
47%
24%
Black
10%
10%
White
39%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pentucket Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School is ranked #1388 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pentucket Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pentucket Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Square, George H. Englesby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pentucket Lake Elementary School?
521 students attend Pentucket Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pentucket Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pentucket Lake Elementary School?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pentucket Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pentucket Lake Elementary School part of?
Pentucket Lake Elementary School is part of Haverhill School District.
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