Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pine Grove ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pine Grove's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Grove ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove is 0.14, 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
#563 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
93%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Grove's ranking?
Pine Grove is ranked #563 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pine Grove often compared to?
Pine Groveis often viewed alongside schools like Charles C Cashman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove?
432 students attend Pine Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pine Grove students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove?
Pine Grove has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Grove offer ?
Pine Grove offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove part of?
Pine Grove is part of Triton School District.
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