Ellen Bigelow serves 28 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellen Bigelow?
The graduation rate of Ellen Bigelow is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ellen Bigelow?
28 students attend Ellen Bigelow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ellen Bigelow students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellen Bigelow?
Ellen Bigelow has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellen Bigelow offer ?
Ellen Bigelow offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Ellen Bigelow part of?
Ellen Bigelow is part of Athol-Royalston School District.
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