Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Peebles Elementary 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Peebles Elementary School?
338 students attend Peebles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Peebles Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peebles Elementary School?
Peebles Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Peebles Elementary School offer ?
Peebles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Peebles Elementary School part of?
Peebles Elementary School is part of Bourne School District.
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