Serving 246 students in grades 3-4, Sylvester ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Sylvester?
246 students attend Sylvester.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sylvester students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvester?
Sylvester has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sylvester offer ?
Sylvester offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Sylvester part of?
Sylvester is part of Hanover School District.
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