Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Thornton Burgess 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Thornton Burgess?
105 students attend Thornton Burgess.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thornton Burgess students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Burgess?
Thornton Burgess has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thornton Burgess offer ?
Thornton Burgess offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thornton Burgess part of?
Thornton Burgess is part of Hampden-Wilbraham School District.
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