M Norcross Stratton vs. John A Bishop
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 437 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
437 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#97 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
60
Grade 1 Students
54
60
Grade 2 Students
84
68
Grade 3 Students
74
67
Grade 4 Students
86
64
Grade 5 Students
70
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
58%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
