Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Gloucester Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
East Gloucester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Gloucester Elementary School's ranking?
East Gloucester Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend East Gloucester Elementary School?
181 students attend East Gloucester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of East Gloucester Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Gloucester Elementary School?
East Gloucester Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Gloucester Elementary School offer ?
East Gloucester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Gloucester Elementary School part of?
East Gloucester Elementary School is part of Gloucester School District.
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