William L. Foster Elementary School

William L. Foster Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
55 Downer Ave,  Hingham, MA
Hingham Public Schools
5.0
391 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elizabeth Wilcox
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
34.4%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
445:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
86.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/2/2013
Any school is a sum total of its teachers....not the building itself....this one is a keeper for sure.... additionally I for one, am happy that they keep the helicopter moms out of the classroom ....they are teaching independence as well. Send your children without any hesitation to Foster....you wo...
5.0 parent
2/14/2013
Foster is physically showing its age, but inside is a vibrant center of learning. My son is in second grade and he loves going to school. I don't think I learned the things he has learned until I was in fourth grade at least-and that was at a private school. The music teacher is truly gifted and the...
5.0 parent
3/5/2012
The School once considered the 'step-child' of the others has likely earned its keep as one of the great schools of the town. I was once concerned because the overall test scores were regularly lower (just by a bit) than the other schools in town but learned this is really do to the fact that it is...

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William L. Foster Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Hingham, MA and is served by the Hingham Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 391 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. William L. Foster Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,710,776. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hingham High School, Weymouth Middle School Chapman, Abigail Adams Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Hingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William L. Foster Elementary School.

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