Serving 191 students in grades 1-2, L H Coffin ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend L H Coffin?
191 students attend L H Coffin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of L H Coffin students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L H Coffin?
L H Coffin has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does L H Coffin offer ?
L H Coffin offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is L H Coffin part of?
L H Coffin is part of Marblehead School District.
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