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Cheshire Elementary School (Closed 2018)

191 Church Street
Cheshire, MA 01225
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheshire 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 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MA)
(16-17)
40-44%
53%
(16-17)
35-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
94%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 53% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Cheshire Elementary School?
244 students attend Cheshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cheshire Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheshire Elementary School?
Cheshire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cheshire Elementary School offer ?
Cheshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cheshire Elementary School part of?
Cheshire Elementary School is part of Hoosac Valley Regional School District.

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