Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Seach 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Seach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Seach's student population of 356 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Seach 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 William Seach is 0.73, 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
#1232 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
18%
10%
White
42%
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
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Seach's ranking?
William Seach is ranked #1232 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William Seach often compared to?
William Seachis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick C Murphy, Ralph Talbot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William Seach?
356 students attend William Seach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William Seach students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Seach?
William Seach has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Seach offer ?
William Seach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Seach part of?
William Seach is part of Weymouth School District.
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