Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nathaniel Bowditch 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
70%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
18%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Bowditch?
378 students attend Nathaniel Bowditch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Nathaniel Bowditch students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Bowditch?
Nathaniel Bowditch has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Bowditch offer ?
Nathaniel Bowditch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nathaniel Bowditch part of?
Nathaniel Bowditch is part of Salem School District.
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