Serving 271 students in grades 1-3, Helen Mae Sauter 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 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School?
271 students attend Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School?
Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School offer ?
Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School part of?
Helen Mae Sauter Elementary School is part of Gardner School District.
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