Is Phelps Elementary School a good school?

Phelps Elementary School ranks 419 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Phelps Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Phelps Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Phelps Elementary School?

Students at Phelps Elementary School are 64% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Phelps Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Phelps Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : John W Rogers Middle High : Rockland Senior High

Phelps Elementary School

Summary:

Phelps Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rockland, Massachusetts, serving grades 1-4 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Rockland School District, which is ranked 165 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phelps Elementary has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, moving from 503 out of 942 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 263 out of 928 in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is generally higher than the Rockland district and the state average, particularly in mathematics. Phelps Elementary has also performed well in specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups.

Phelps Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, with $19,902 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year. These factors suggest that Phelps Elementary is investing resources to support student learning and well-being, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and targeted support for specific student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 1-4

1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way
Rockland, MA 02370

(781) 871-8400

District: Rockland

SchoolDigger Rank:
419^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,902

Students who attend Phelps Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John W Rogers Middle
High:	Rockland Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 640

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.9%

Hispanic:

24.4%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phelps Elementary School ranks better than 54.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Hispanic (24.4%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phelps Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phelps Elementary School is $19,902.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phelps Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phelps Elementary School 419^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Phelps Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

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Rockland:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockland 165^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phelps Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	38.88	595^th	884	32.7%
2004	26.77	674^th	882	23.6%
2005	23.79	700^th	887	21.1%
2006	30.34	681^st	911	25.2%
2007	22.65	744^th	911	18.3%
2008	23.97	738^th	908	18.7%
2009	11.52	824^th	909	9.4%
2010	20.52	776^th	920	15.7%
2011	24.45	743^rd	924	19.6%
2012	42.88	584^th	930	37.2%
2013	43.70	564^th	928	39.2%
2014	17.48	791^st	926	14.6%
2015	40.50	592^nd	914	35.2%
2016	40.79	589^th	932	36.8%
2017	22.83	765^th	938	18.4%
2018	28.83	701^st	934	24.9%
2019	48.88	503^rd	942	46.6%
2021	65.49	327^th	936	65.1%
2022	62.89	356^th	932	61.8%
2023	72.33	263^rd	928	71.7%
2024	54.59	419^th	916	54.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.07	117^th	282	58.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	38.89	574^th	886	35.2%
2019	58.97	310^th	896	65.4%
2021	61.99	269^th	894	69.9%
2022	74.02	168^th	905	81.4%
2023	44.33	350^th	703	50.2%
2024	50.83	294^th	731	59.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	52.85	297^th	685	56.6%
2019	80.44	66^th	700	90.6%
2021	78.53	79^th	705	88.8%
2022	81.38	73^rd	772	90.5%
2023	93.26	12^th	757	98.4%
2024	74.71	112^th	760	85.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	33.12	638^th	893	28.6%
2019	50.50	479^th	902	46.9%
2021	68.46	272^nd	898	69.7%
2022	64.12	319^th	901	64.6%
2023	81.37	155^th	887	82.5%
2024	63.51	321^st	886	63.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.50	295^th	632	53.3%
2022	51.62	271^st	672	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	26.18	699^th	898	22.2%
2019	43.57	535^th	907	41.0%
2021	59.96	364^th	904	59.7%
2022	60.12	362^nd	908	60.1%
2023	57.87	375^th	896	58.1%
2024	45.24	497^th	891	44.2%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.39	319^th	925	65.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.57	81^st	446	81.8%

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Rank History for White students at Phelps Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	16.24	702^nd	772	9.1%
2019	36.44	544^th	780	30.3%
2021	59.03	303^rd	765	60.4%
2022	52.70	377^th	764	50.7%
2023	63.79	262^nd	762	65.6%
2024	48.38	402^nd	753	46.6%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Phelps Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	265	7	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	265	7	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	281	4	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	264	8	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2006	367	11	6	20	4	n/a	n/a	10	418
2007	346	6	8	24	1	n/a	n/a	8	393
2008	351	14	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	11	404
2009	319	10	4	25	2	0	10	0	370
2010	322	9	4	25	2	0	19	0	381
2011	304	11	0	25	0	0	22	0	362
2012	276	11	1	35	0	0	21	0	344
2013	243	15	1	30	0	0	20	0	309
2014	264	16	3	39	0	0	16	0	338
2015	294	13	4	38	0	0	14	0	363
2016	286	26	7	47	0	0	18	0	384
2017	264	13	5	39	0	0	11	0	332
2018	237	15	5	34	0	0	14	0	305
2019	206	11	6	29	0	0	15	0	267
2020	191	17	7	44	0	0	14	0	273
2021	163	10	4	45	0	0	12	0	234
2022	155	11	3	46	0	0	12	0	227
2023	154	15	2	63	3	0	10	0	247
2024	409	35	15	156	3	0	22	0	640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Phelps Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	290	n/a	n/a	18.6
2003	290	n/a	n/a	18.6
2004	304	20.5	14.8	14.1
2005	291	19.3	15.1	16.8
2006	418	18.8	22.2	18.6
2007	393	22.0	17.9	16.9
2008	404	21.4	18.9	20.9
2009	370	21.8	17.0	27.6
2010	381	21.4	17.8	28.9
2011	362	16.1	22.4	36.5
2012	344	22.1	15.5	39
2013	309	19.3	16.0	41.4
2014	338	17.4	19.3	44.7
2015	363	20.0	18.1	52.1
2016	384	20.0	19.2	n/a
2017	332	19.4	17.0	n/a
2018	305	24.2	12.6	n/a
2019	267	21.5	12.4	n/a
2020	273	22.9	11.8	n/a
2021	234	22.5	10.3	n/a
2022	227	23.3	9.7	n/a
2023	247	23.5	10.5	n/a
2024	640	45.2	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Phelps Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	290	n/a	n/a	18.6
2003	290	n/a	n/a	18.6
2004	304	20.5	14.8	14.1
2005	291	19.3	15.1	16.8
2006	418	18.8	22.2	18.6
2007	393	22.0	17.9	16.9
2008	404	21.4	18.9	20.9
2009	370	21.8	17.0	27.6
2010	381	21.4	17.8	28.9
2011	362	16.1	22.4	36.5
2012	344	22.1	15.5	39
2013	309	19.3	16.0	41.4
2014	338	17.4	19.3	44.7
2015	363	20.0	18.1	52.1
2016	384	20.0	19.2	n/a
2017	332	19.4	17.0	n/a
2018	305	24.2	12.6	n/a
2019	267	21.5	12.4	n/a
2020	273	22.9	11.8	n/a
2021	234	22.5	10.3	n/a
2022	227	23.3	9.7	n/a
2023	247	23.5	10.5	n/a
2024	640	45.2	14.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Phelps Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$441 (2.5%)	$17,390 (97.5%)	$17,832
2020	$174 (1.0%)	$16,805 (99.0%)	$16,978
2021	$1,380 (6.9%)	$18,523 (93.1%)	$19,902

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phelps Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 503^rd of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 263^rd of 928 Elementary schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary School)	50	54.6	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockland)	49	39.5	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Phelps Elementary School)	44	51.5	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockland)	45	43.1	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary School)	56	45.8	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockland)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Phelps Elementary School)	56	67.8	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockland)	52	55.8	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Phelps Elementary School)	53	48.9	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rockland)	51	38.9	12.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Phelps Elementary School)	50	62	12%
All Grades Mathematics (Rockland)	43	41.8	1.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	267	247	7.5%
African American	11	15	36.4%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	29	63	117.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	206	154	25.2%
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%

Schools Near Phelps Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Phelps Elementary School	Public	1-4	1 Lt. Col. Brian Duffy Way	Rockland	02370	Plymouth County	Rockland	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 871-8400	640	45	14.1		409 (63.9%)	35 (5.5%)	156 (24.4%)	15 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	54.6	419^th of 916 public elementary schools	54.3%		72.3	263^rd of 928 public elementary schools	71.7%	156	45.1	37.4		40.9	47.5	49.1		48.4			$19,902	$1,380	$18,523
R Stewart Esten	Public	PK-K	733 Summer Street	Rockland	02370	Plymouth County	Rockland	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 878-8336	226	21	10.8		154 (68.1%)	14 (6.2%)	43 (19.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)								(n/a)											$18,622	$1,380	$17,242
Beaver Brook Elementary	Public	K-2	1 Ralph Hamlin Lane	Abington	02351	Plymouth County	Abington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 982-2185	506	38	13.4		357 (70.6%)	28 (5.5%)	85 (16.8%)	14 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)								(n/a)											$14,977	$1,346	$13,631
Abington Early Education Program	Public	PK	201 Gliniewicz Way	Abington	02351	Plymouth County	Abington	No	No	No	No	(781) 982-2195	78	4	19.5		56 (71.8%)	4 (5.1%)	7 (9.0%)	6 (7.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.1%)								(n/a)											$21,596	$3,717	$17,879
Cedar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	265 Cedar Street	Hanover	02339	Plymouth County	Hanover	No	No	No	No	(781) 878-7228	490	33	15.0		442 (90.2%)	8 (1.6%)	15 (3.1%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)								(n/a)											$15,153	$1,329	$13,824
John H Duval	Public	K-5	60 Regal Street	Whitman	02382	Plymouth County	Whitman-Hanson	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 618-7055	435	37	11.9		303 (69.7%)	27 (6.2%)	75 (17.2%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	46.8	504^th of 916 public elementary schools	45.0%		62.1	363^rd of 928 public elementary schools	60.9%	141	35.9	37.9	35.4	36.4	39.1	53.0	38.0	43.1	40.5	40.5	$16,129	$1,255	$14,874
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School	Public	K-5	400 Union Street	South Weymouth	02190	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	No	No	No	(781) 335-2122	351	29	12.2		234 (66.7%)	14 (4.0%)	40 (11.4%)	41 (11.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.0%)	76.1	233^rd of 916 public elementary schools	74.6%		75	234^th of 928 public elementary schools	74.8%	1	68.7	44.4	40.9	54.4	77.6	55.6	52.3	64.6	52.3	52.3	$15,636	$834	$14,802
Woodsdale Elementary School	Public	3-4	120 Chestnut Street	Abington	02351	Plymouth County	Abington	No	No	No	No	(781) 982-2180	352	21	16.8		248 (70.5%)	25 (7.1%)	55 (15.6%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	57.9	393^rd of 916 public elementary schools	57.1%		66.7	306^th of 928 public elementary schools	67.0%	87	47.0	43.2		45.3	42.7	52.9		47.4			$14,611	$1,123	$13,488
Grace Farrar Cole	Public	PK, KG-5	81 High Street	Norwell	02061	Plymouth County	Norwell	No	No	No	No	(781) 659-8823	541	37	14.5		470 (86.9%)	6 (1.1%)	8 (1.5%)	21 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.7%)	85	126^th of 916 public elementary schools	86.2%		88.4	93^rd of 928 public elementary schools	90.0%	33	68.8	52.8	54.0	58.7	69.9	73.0	64.0	69.0	60.5	60.5	$16,215	$157	$16,058
Louise A Conley	Public	K-5	100 Forest Street	Whitman	02382	Plymouth County	Whitman-Hanson	No	No	No	No	(781) 618-7050	475	32	15.0		363 (76.4%)	32 (6.7%)	44 (9.3%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	66.1	312^th of 916 public elementary schools	65.9%		75.9	231^st of 928 public elementary schools	75.1%	81	50.0	43.5	43.6	45.3	50.8	60.9	44.9	52.7	56.4	56.4	$14,294	$935	$13,359

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