Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boylston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
83%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Boylston (Non-Op) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Boylston Elementary School?
298 students attend Boylston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Boylston Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boylston Elementary School?
Boylston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boylston Elementary School offer ?
Boylston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Boylston Elementary School part of?
Boylston Elementary School is part of Boylston (Non-Op) School District.
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