Ivan G Smith vs. Great Oak
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Great Oak ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ivan G Smith 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 45-49% (which is higher 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Oak 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
369 students
300 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#455 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
41
Grade 1 Students
69
45
Grade 2 Students
56
53
Grade 3 Students
66
58
Grade 4 Students
57
50
Grade 5 Students
64
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
80%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
