Lake View vs. City View
Should you attend Lake View or City View? 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
Top Rankings
Lake View ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
City View ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake View ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, City View 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
286 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1469 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
37
72
Grade 1 Students
47
52
Grade 2 Students
53
61
Grade 3 Students
34
42
Grade 4 Students
40
45
Grade 5 Students
40
51
Grade 6 Students
35
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
54%
% Black
20%
19%
% White
36%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
