Serving 555 students in grades 4-6, Village 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% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Village School's student population of 555 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village 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 Village School is 0.26, 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
#705 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village School's ranking?
Village School is ranked #705 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Village School often compared to?
Village Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marblehead Community Charter Public School, Swampscott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Village School?
555 students attend Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Village School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village School?
Village School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Village School offer ?
Village School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Village School part of?
Village School is part of Marblehead School District.
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