Lawrence W Pingree vs. Academy Avenue
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawrence W Pingree 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Avenue ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
266 students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#472 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
55
Grade 1 Students
44
57
Grade 2 Students
43
66
Grade 3 Students
41
59
Grade 4 Students
45
53
Grade 5 Students
48
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
71%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%