Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunita L. Williams 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 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunita L. Williams 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 Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#315 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
70%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
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 Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sunita L. Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Eliot, Broadmeadow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School?
529 students attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunita L. Williams Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunita L. Williams Elementary School?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunita L. Williams Elementary School offer ?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunita L. Williams Elementary School part of?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is part of Needham School District.
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