Squantum vs. Montclair
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Squantum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Montclair ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Squantum 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montclair ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
343 students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#544 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#520 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
46
Grade 1 Students
64
51
Grade 2 Students
59
72
Grade 3 Students
54
59
Grade 4 Students
52
69
Grade 5 Students
66
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
62%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
54%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%