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Thoreau vs. Alcott

Should you attend Thoreau or Alcott? 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Thoreau
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Alcott
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thoreau ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
436 students
430 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thoreau over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alcott over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thoreau.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alcott.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thoreau over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alcott over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Concord School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alcott with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Concord School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#150 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#59 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thoreau, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alcott, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in MA)
76%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Concord School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alcott who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Concord School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Concord School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alcott who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Concord School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 1% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thoreau who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Concord School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alcott who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Concord School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thoreau by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alcott by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
29
Kindergarten Students
71
56
Grade 1 Students
55
71
Grade 2 Students
69
68
Grade 3 Students
72
62
Grade 4 Students
72
72
Grade 5 Students
76
72
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alcott, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alcott, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alcott, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alcott, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thoreau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alcott, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Concord School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thoreau, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Concord School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alcott, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Concord School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thoreau, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Concord School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alcott, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Concord School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thoreau, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Concord School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alcott, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Concord School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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