Wawecus Road School vs. Thorndyke Road
Should you attend Wawecus Road School or Thorndyke Road? 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
School
Top Rankings
Wawecus Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Thorndyke Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wawecus Road School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thorndyke Road 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
155 students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#982 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
15
44
Grade 1 Students
20
33
Grade 2 Students
23
54
Grade 3 Students
19
60
Grade 4 Students
21
41
Grade 5 Students
32
47
Grade 6 Students
25
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
35%
44%
% Black
15%
16%
% White
34%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%