Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cabot ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cabot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cabot's student population of 428 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cabot ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabot is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabot's ranking?
Cabot is ranked #283 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cabot often compared to?
Cabotis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann, Lincoln-eliot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cabot?
428 students attend Cabot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cabot students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cabot?
Cabot has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cabot offer ?
Cabot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cabot part of?
Cabot is part of Newton School District.
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