Sheffield Elementary School
Sheffield Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Gill-Montague
Sheffield Elementary School is located in Turners Falls, MA and is one of 2 elementary schools in Gill-montague School District. It is a public school that serves 401 students in grades PK-5.
Sheffield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sheffield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Sheffield Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sheffield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sheffield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sheffield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Sheffield Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sheffield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gill Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Jonathan Edwards Academy 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Holy Trinity School 2 miles | n/a | |
| Greenfield Middle School 2 miles |  |
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| Federal Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 401
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Sheffield Elementary School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
83%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More Races
5%
Black
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Gill-Montague District Spending
$17,685Per Pupil
The Gill-Montague spends $17,685 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gill-Montague District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Sheffield Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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