Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alcott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alcott's student population of 417 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alcott ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcott is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
68%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcott's ranking?
Alcott is ranked #41 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Alcott often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Alcott?
417 students attend Alcott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alcott students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcott?
Alcott has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcott offer ?
Alcott offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alcott part of?
Alcott is part of Concord School District.
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