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Paul Hanlon (Closed 2023)

790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul Hanlon ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Paul Hanlon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MA)
#262 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
42%
70-74%
44%
60-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 is Paul Hanlon's ranking?
Paul Hanlon is ranked #262 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Paul Hanlon?
230 students attend Paul Hanlon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Paul Hanlon students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Hanlon?
Paul Hanlon has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paul Hanlon offer ?
Paul Hanlon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paul Hanlon part of?
Paul Hanlon is part of Westwood School District.

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