Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School 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 Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#542 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
26%
24%
Black
19%
10%
White
45%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School's ranking?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is ranked #542 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
312 students attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School offer ?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School part of?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is part of Stoughton School District.
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