William F. Stanley Elementary School vs. James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Should you attend William F. Stanley Elementary School or James Fitzgerald Elementary School? 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
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Top Rankings
William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William F. Stanley Elementary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Fitzgerald Elementary School 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 45-49% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
381 students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#692 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
47
61
Grade 1 Students
63
54
Grade 2 Students
54
63
Grade 3 Students
50
69
Grade 4 Students
55
56
Grade 5 Students
57
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
50%
34%
% Black
12%
3%
% White
26%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%