Alcott vs. Thoreau
Should you attend Alcott or Thoreau? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Alcott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Thoreau ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thoreau ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
438 students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#150 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
19
Kindergarten Students
67
53
Grade 1 Students
64
73
Grade 2 Students
74
48
Grade 3 Students
71
69
Grade 4 Students
64
73
Grade 5 Students
69
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
10%
2%
% White
67%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%