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East Gloucester Elementary School (Closed 2023)

8 Davis St Ext
Gloucester, MA 01930
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Gloucester Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
#294 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
42%
60-64%
44%
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
0.34
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 #294 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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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