Hemenway vs. King Elementary School
Should you attend Hemenway or King 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
Top Rankings
Hemenway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hemenway 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
542 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#800 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
62
Grade 1 Students
90
60
Grade 2 Students
87
71
Grade 3 Students
96
77
Grade 4 Students
93
65
Grade 5 Students
101
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
28%
38%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
46%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
