Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Henry T Wing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)68%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
94%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry T Wing Elementary School?
556 students attend Henry T Wing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Henry T Wing Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry T Wing Elementary School?
Henry T Wing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry T Wing Elementary School offer ?
Henry T Wing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Henry T Wing Elementary School part of?
Henry T Wing Elementary School is part of Sandwich School District.
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