Farragut Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
49%
24%
Black
35%
10%
White
3%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Farragut Elementary School?
205 students attend Farragut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Farragut Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farragut Elementary School?
Farragut Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farragut Elementary School offer ?
Farragut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Farragut Elementary School part of?
Farragut Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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