Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pearl E Rhodes 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 <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
91%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School?
32 students attend Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School?
Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School offer ?
Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School part of?
Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School is part of Pioneer Valley School District.
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