L G Nourse Elementary School vs. J C Solmonese
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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J C Solmonese ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-3, L G Nourse Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, J C Solmonese 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-3
Total Students
289 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#742 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
105
Kindergarten Students
63
97
Grade 1 Students
81
99
Grade 2 Students
73
110
Grade 3 Students
72
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
