Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School 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 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Elementary School 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 South Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Plain Elementary School, West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
432 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Andover School District.
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