Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silvio O Conte Community 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silvio O Conte Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Silvio O Conte Community's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silvio O Conte Community 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 Silvio O Conte Community is 0.74, 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
#1552 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
30%
24%
Black
21%
10%
White
34%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silvio O Conte Community's ranking?
Silvio O Conte Community is ranked #1552 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Silvio O Conte Community often compared to?
Silvio O Conte Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Crosby, Robert T. Capeless Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Silvio O Conte Community?
357 students attend Silvio O Conte Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Silvio O Conte Community students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silvio O Conte Community?
Silvio O Conte Community has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Silvio O Conte Community offer ?
Silvio O Conte Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Silvio O Conte Community part of?
Silvio O Conte Community is part of Pittsfield School District.
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