Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Quarry Hill Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
92%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Quarry Hill Community School?
402 students attend Quarry Hill Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Quarry Hill Community School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quarry Hill Community School?
Quarry Hill Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quarry Hill Community School offer ?
Quarry Hill Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Quarry Hill Community School part of?
Quarry Hill Community School is part of Monson School District.
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