John A Bishop vs. M Norcross Stratton
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
M Norcross Stratton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John A Bishop ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M Norcross Stratton ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
401 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#131 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
50
Grade 1 Students
68
84
Grade 2 Students
70
73
Grade 3 Students
64
86
Grade 4 Students
79
69
Grade 5 Students
59
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
17%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
66%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
