Ralph Talbot vs. Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School
Should you attend Ralph Talbot or Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School? 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
Overview
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph Talbot ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
297 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#583 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
70
Grade 1 Students
44
66
Grade 2 Students
44
62
Grade 3 Students
46
69
Grade 4 Students
44
36
Grade 5 Students
47
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
65%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
