Union Hill School vs. Thorndyke Road
Should you attend Union Hill School or Thorndyke Road? 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
Union Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Thorndyke Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union Hill 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thorndyke Road 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
390 students
363 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1048 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
58
Grade 1 Students
58
58
Grade 2 Students
62
44
Grade 3 Students
49
50
Grade 4 Students
53
47
Grade 5 Students
59
58
Grade 6 Students
56
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
64%
40%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
15%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
