Pelham Elementary School vs. Fort River Elementary School
Should you attend Pelham Elementary School or Fort River Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pelham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Fort River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pelham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
131 students
379 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#742 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
17
55
Grade 1 Students
19
57
Grade 2 Students
21
50
Grade 3 Students
19
65
Grade 4 Students
20
49
Grade 5 Students
15
38
Grade 6 Students
20
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
14%
33%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
71%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
