Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, R. H. Conwell 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. H. Conwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R. H. Conwell's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. H. Conwell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. H. Conwell is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
91%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. H. Conwell's ranking?
R. H. Conwell is ranked #933 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend R. H. Conwell?
76 students attend R. H. Conwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of R. H. Conwell students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. H. Conwell?
R. H. Conwell has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does R. H. Conwell offer ?
R. H. Conwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. H. Conwell part of?
R. H. Conwell is part of Worthington School District.
School Reviews
1 3/8/2021
Very poor school with inexperienced teachers. Constantly firing people who work there. Forget reading and writing. They let kids fall through the cracks. Teachers are constantly moving around to teach different grades. They don't like to listen to the parent's opinion. There is a reason they are in the bottom 50% of schools. They claim they are an outdoor nature school! Not! They have no clue what that is really about.
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