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West Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 425 students

 
 
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Posted December 22, 2008

Mychildren both have done very well at this school, the teachers are great. The school building could use some updating. The school lunch menu is a joke, while the rest of the world has become health conscience, this districts has done a terrible job of providing healthy school lunches. The band program is great. The amount of recess time for little kids though could be greatly improved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2008

Overall, I find that this school does not really welcome parental involvement. While my child is not SPED. he does have some challenges and I have noticed a pattern where they try to deal with difficulties with no input from the parent. Several times my son has had really difficult days and no note was sent home to inform me. And a lot of the parents I know have expressed the feeling that their involvement is neither wanted or appreciated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2005

I have had 3 children attend this school. The teachers are highly experienced and there are a wealth of programs for students. I have both gifted and talented children and SPED children. All have been accomodated and challenged.The staff turnover is very low. Parent participation is excellent and this school welcomes parental involvement from the home and school association to classroom volunteering. This is a 5 star school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2004

My daughter really enjoys attending West Elementary School and loves her kindergarten teacher. West Elementary is very cautious regarding the safety of the students and offers many good programs during and after school hours. One unique and very positive program they have implemented is one in which the students learn about strong feelings and how to handle them. I think it is a critical area, overlooked by the vast majority of educational institutions and I'm quite impressed with their willingness to address such an issue. Overall I would give West Elementary School a high rating.
—Submitted by April Adams, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students71%
Female82%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female77%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students58%
Female64%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female53%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female66%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female59%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 68%
Asian 3% 6%
Black 2% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Hispanic 1% 15%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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170 Plympton Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: (508) 830-4350

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