Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Abner Gibbs ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abner Gibbs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
School Overview
Abner Gibbs's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Abner Gibbs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abner Gibbs is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
25%
26%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abner Gibbs's ranking?
Abner Gibbs is ranked #923 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Abner Gibbs often compared to?
Abner Gibbsis often viewed alongside schools like Southampton Road, Highland, Munger Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Abner Gibbs?
196 students attend Abner Gibbs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Abner Gibbs students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abner Gibbs?
Abner Gibbs has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abner Gibbs offer ?
Abner Gibbs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abner Gibbs part of?
Abner Gibbs is part of Westfield School District.
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