Local educator Ruth Bradley developed an innovative phonics program for early readers that been used successfully at Hopewell for many years. Dr. Bradley recently donated all of her program materials to Hopewell with the hope that it will be made available to other schools. Hopewell teachers also use a Literacy Closet and Readers’ Theater in creating a culture of literacy at the school; in response to a fall-off in student reading over the summer, they developed an extremely successful summer reading program. Read the transcript of Creating a Culture of Literacy. Return to the general introduction to Hopewell Elementary School.
Contact Information
Hopewell Elementary School
16 Monroe Street
Taunton, MA 02780-6805
(508) 821-1240 FAX (508) 821-1356
http://www.tauntonschools/Hopewell.org
Student Demographics
2009-2010 Academic Year
| Demographic Feature | Data |
|---|---|
| Number of Students K-4 | 343 |
| Students eligible for subsidized meals | 54% |
| Limited English proficient students | 1% |
| Students receiving special education services | 9% |
| White students | 76% |
| Hispanic students | 13% |
| African American students | 6% |
| Asian students | 1% |
| Average teacher turnover rate, last 5 years | 4% |
| Student:Teacher ratio | 19:1 |
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