Very Good
#545 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
R Stewart Esten
Elementary School · Rockland · Rockland, MA
A Rockland elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
733 Summer Street, Rockland, MA 02370
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R Stewart Esten score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where R Stewart Esten sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,475
Median home value
$452,300
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H DuvalEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Cedar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–1 | 2.1 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Beaver Brook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 2.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockland
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
R Stewart Esten is listed in Rockland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R Stewart Esten
R Stewart Esten is a public elementary school in Rockland, MA, part of Rockland, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R Stewart Esten
What grades does R Stewart Esten serve?
R Stewart Esten serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend R Stewart Esten?
R Stewart Esten has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Stewart Esten?
The student-teacher ratio at R Stewart Esten is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R Stewart Esten rank in MA?
R Stewart Esten ranks #545 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is R Stewart Esten's MySchoolScout rating?
R Stewart Esten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at R Stewart Esten?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R Stewart Esten has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is R Stewart Esten a charter school?
No, R Stewart Esten is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R Stewart Esten a Title I school?
No, R Stewart Esten is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (781) 878-8336
- Area population (ZIP 02370)
- 17,709
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02370; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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