R Stewart Esten

733 Summer Street
Rockland, MA 02370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-4, R Stewart Esten 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 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 37% 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: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R Stewart Esten ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

R Stewart Esten's student population of 313 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

R Stewart Esten ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Stewart Esten is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#682 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
41%
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40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R Stewart Esten and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
24%
24%
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Black
8%
10%
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White
63%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of R Stewart Esten and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R Stewart Esten and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R Stewart Esten's ranking?
R Stewart Esten is ranked #682 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend R Stewart Esten?
313 students attend R Stewart Esten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of R Stewart Esten students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Stewart Esten?
R Stewart Esten has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does R Stewart Esten offer ?
R Stewart Esten offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R Stewart Esten part of?
R Stewart Esten is part of Rockland School District.

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5   12/26/2017
I love this school i love the princabol
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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