Serving 1,064 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Caleb Dustin Hunking School 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,064 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caleb Dustin Hunking School's student population of 1,064 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caleb Dustin Hunking School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caleb Dustin Hunking School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1155 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caleb Dustin Hunking School's ranking?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School is ranked #1155 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
1,064 students attend Caleb Dustin Hunking School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Caleb Dustin Hunking School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caleb Dustin Hunking School?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Caleb Dustin Hunking School offer ?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Caleb Dustin Hunking School part of?
Caleb Dustin Hunking School is part of Haverhill School District.
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