Serving 278 students in grades 4-6, South 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 51% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)51%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)41%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
18%
10%
White
56%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend South?
278 students attend South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South?
South has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South offer ?
South offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is South part of?
South is part of Holbrook School District.
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