Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roger E Wellington ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roger E Wellington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Roger E Wellington's student population of 539 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roger E Wellington ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roger E Wellington is 0.57, 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
#252 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
62%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roger E Wellington's ranking?
Roger E Wellington is ranked #252 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Roger E Wellington often compared to?
Roger E Wellingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lee Burbank by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Roger E Wellington?
539 students attend Roger E Wellington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roger E Wellington students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger E Wellington?
Roger E Wellington has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roger E Wellington offer ?
Roger E Wellington offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roger E Wellington part of?
Roger E Wellington is part of Belmont School District.
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