South Elementary School vs. High Plain Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or High Plain Elementary 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
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
High Plain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
453 students
527 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#173 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
62
Grade 1 Students
74
93
Grade 2 Students
77
86
Grade 3 Students
70
88
Grade 4 Students
89
112
Grade 5 Students
78
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
27%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
69%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
