Rockport Elementary

Summary:

Rockport Elementary is a public elementary school in Rockport, Massachusetts, serving 304 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rockport School District, which is ranked 147 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockport Elementary generally performs well, with higher proficiency rates than the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has strong performance for special education and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 155 and 205 out of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 242 out of 914 in 2014-2015 to 390 out of 916 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools across the state. Compared to nearby schools, Rockport Elementary's performance is generally stronger, but schools like Manchester Memorial Elementary and Winthrop have outperformed it in several metrics.

One area of potential concern is the school's racial diversity, as Rockport Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.14%) compared to the state average (39.17%). This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to address. Additionally, Rockport Elementary's spending per student has increased from $18,620 in 2018-2019 to $22,516 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools, presenting an opportunity to explore ways to further enhance student outcomes and address any identified areas of concern.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 34 Jerdens Lane
       Rockport, MA  01966-2196


(978) 546-1220

District: Rockport

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,516 Help


Students who attend Rockport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rockport Middle
High:    Rockport High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rockport Elementary ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockport Elementary is 8.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockport Elementary is $22,516.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockport Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockport Elementary 390th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Rockport Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockport:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockport 147th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rockport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.50 354th 884 60.0%
2004 62.69 360th 882 59.2%
2005 77.53 210th 887 76.3%
2006 81.79 150th 911 83.5%
2007 72.30 253rd 911 72.2%
2008 74.80 233rd 908 74.3%
2009 69.00 299th 909 67.1%
2010 69.21 301st 920 67.3%
2011 65.58 346th 924 62.6%
2012 67.24 341st 930 63.3%
2013 68.56 323rd 928 65.2%
2014 71.09 269th 926 71.0%
2015 72.83 242nd 914 73.5%
2016 61.12 381st 932 59.1%
2017 45.48 547th 938 41.7%
2018 36.15 636th 934 31.9%
2019 50.35 490th 942 48.0%
2021 50.07 484th 936 48.3%
2022 51.68 464th 932 50.2%
2023 52.64 449th 928 51.6%
2024 58.10 390th 916 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.59 446th 886 49.7%
2019 53.57 385th 896 57.0%
2021 47.30 452nd 894 49.4%
2022 52.26 400th 905 55.8%
2023 70.07 155th 703 78.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.45 198th 685 71.1%
2019 62.71 214th 700 69.4%
2021 75.55 99th 705 86.0%
2022 51.78 346th 772 55.2%
2023 63.75 205th 757 72.9%
2024 81.41 67th 760 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 682nd 893 23.6%
2019 34.15 634th 902 29.7%
2021 48.58 469th 898 47.8%
2022 57.33 391st 901 56.6%
2023 46.20 490th 887 44.8%
2024 63.33 323rd 886 63.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.01 174th 656 73.5%
2019 66.46 168th 665 74.7%
2021 53.67 236th 632 62.7%
2022 70.13 137th 672 79.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 505th 898 43.8%
2019 62.94 331st 907 63.5%
2021 50.64 458th 904 49.3%
2022 45.13 494th 908 45.6%
2023 58.36 373rd 896 58.4%
2024 51.59 438th 891 50.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.67 484th 925 47.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rockport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.52 648th 772 16.1%
2019 33.61 576th 780 26.2%
2021 34.83 545th 765 28.8%
2022 40.30 489th 764 36.0%
2023 37.12 520th 762 31.8%
2024 39.20 495th 753 34.3%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Open Quote Teachers at RES are amazing. Unfortunately, the Rockport School Board and Superintendent have and continue to sell out the community and students who attend RES. The school is quickly becoming the Gloucester School Annex District due to school choice. I am personally not opposed to school choice but feel when it impacts the education of those kids who reside in the district vs those who that do not, the school must act in the best interest of the children in the district. This is not the happening currently in the Rockport School District. Here are a few examples, the kindergarten and first grade class sizes ballooned to 22 this past year and as a result, RES has added an additional kindergarten class with little fanfare. Aids are not on full time leaving our teachers with 70% coverage. Kids are now eating lunch at 10am in large part to the facilities not capable of supporting the influx of students being added to the roles not to mention severe maintenance issues across all three buildings (RHS, RMS and RES). As a parent with one child in the system and one to be going into the school in the next year, if you are considering enrolling your child in RES, I would suggest taking a hard look at the future of this traditionally small community school. It seems the people in charge are happy to run the schools from spreadsheets and not in the best interest of our children's education or the community that supports them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rockport Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 263 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 453 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 489 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1993 512 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 551 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 561 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 561 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 557 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 589 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1999 525 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 512 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 465 4 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 456 4 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 456 4 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 430 1 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 423 4 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 423 3 3 9 1 n/a n/a 10 449
2007 408 3 5 12 0 n/a n/a 10 438
2008 422 5 7 5 0 n/a n/a 7 446
2009 381 8 5 7 0 1 6 0 408
2010 376 9 3 6 0 1 5 0 400
2011 371 11 1 6 0 1 3 0 393
2012 379 11 3 4 0 1 1 0 399
2013 376 8 1 2 0 1 1 0 389
2014 382 7 4 5 0 1 2 0 401
2015 383 1 5 6 0 0 4 0 399
2016 393 1 5 7 0 1 9 0 416
2017 384 0 9 6 0 0 8 0 407
2018 384 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 393
2019 380 2 8 3 0 0 0 0 393
2020 362 5 7 1 0 0 0 0 375
2021 285 1 4 9 0 0 6 0 305
2022 287 2 5 8 0 0 10 0 312
2023 271 5 5 12 0 0 11 0 304

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 Rockport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 268 n/a n/a n/a
1991 459 n/a n/a n/a
1992 492 n/a n/a n/a
1993 515 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 554 n/a n/a n/a
1995 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 563 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 536 n/a 0.0 16
2000 526 n/a 0.0 8.6
2001 477 n/a 0.0 8
2002 476 n/a n/a 10.3
2003 476 n/a n/a 10.3
2004 446 36.2 12.3 8.3
2005 438 33.7 13.0 8.4
2006 449 36.4 12.3 9.1
2007 438 36.0 12.2 15.9
2008 446 33.0 13.5 13.7
2009 408 31.8 12.8 13.5
2010 400 31.0 12.9 9.3
2011 393 31.3 12.5 6.4
2012 399 31.0 12.8 4.3
2013 389 23.7 16.4 2.6
2014 401 27.9 14.3 13.5
2015 399 30.0 13.3 21.8
2016 416 32.0 13.0 n/a
2017 407 29.7 13.7 n/a
2018 393 27.8 14.1 n/a
2019 393 32.5 12.0 n/a
2020 375 31.5 11.9 n/a
2021 305 31.9 9.5 n/a
2022 312 31.9 9.7 n/a
2023 304 34.9 8.6 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 Rockport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 268 n/a n/a n/a
1991 459 n/a n/a n/a
1992 492 n/a n/a n/a
1993 515 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 554 n/a n/a n/a
1995 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 563 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 536 n/a 0.0 16
2000 526 n/a 0.0 8.6
2001 477 n/a 0.0 8
2002 476 n/a n/a 10.3
2003 476 n/a n/a 10.3
2004 446 36.2 12.3 8.3
2005 438 33.7 13.0 8.4
2006 449 36.4 12.3 9.1
2007 438 36.0 12.2 15.9
2008 446 33.0 13.5 13.7
2009 408 31.8 12.8 13.5
2010 400 31.0 12.9 9.3
2011 393 31.3 12.5 6.4
2012 399 31.0 12.8 4.3
2013 389 23.7 16.4 2.6
2014 401 27.9 14.3 13.5
2015 399 30.0 13.3 21.8
2016 416 32.0 13.0 n/a
2017 407 29.7 13.7 n/a
2018 393 27.8 14.1 n/a
2019 393 32.5 12.0 n/a
2020 375 31.5 11.9 n/a
2021 305 31.9 9.5 n/a
2022 312 31.9 9.7 n/a
2023 304 34.9 8.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockport Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $477 (2.6%) $18,143 (97.4%) $18,620
2020 $518 (2.8%) $18,114 (97.2%) $18,632
2021 $904 (4.0%) $21,612 (96.0%) $22,516

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 490th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 449th of 928 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockport Elementary)6152.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockport)5951.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockport Elementary)4135.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockport)3934.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockport Elementary)5249.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockport)5349.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockport Elementary)5243.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockport)5143.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockport Elementary)5037.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockport)4836.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockport Elementary)4939.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockport)4737.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Rockport Elementary)5648.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Rockport)5446.6
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rockport Elementary)5445.5
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rockport)5751.9
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Rockport Elementary)4739.9
 7.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Rockport)4441.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Rockport Elementary)5648.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Rockport)6055.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393304
 22.6%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic312
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White380271
 28.7%
Two or More Races011


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockport Elementary

Rockport Elementary ranks 390th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rockport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rockport Middle
High : Rockport High

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Rockport Elementary.

Students at Rockport Elementary are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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