John H Duval vs. Margaret L Donovan
Should you attend John H Duval or Margaret L Donovan? 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
John H Duval ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Margaret L Donovan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John H Duval 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 49% (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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret L Donovan ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
426 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1113 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
65
Grade 1 Students
75
72
Grade 2 Students
70
58
Grade 3 Students
72
81
Grade 4 Students
82
72
Grade 5 Students
76
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
18%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
6%
47%
% White
72%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
