Helen Keller Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Helen Keller Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Keller Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
558 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#388 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
48
Grade 1 Students
80
55
Grade 2 Students
93
45
Grade 3 Students
85
65
Grade 4 Students
99
50
Grade 5 Students
111
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
83%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
