Greenwood Sarah K-8 School

189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Greenwood Sarah K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School's student population of 359 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1624 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
41%
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≤5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
86%
25%
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Black
11%
10%
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White
2%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood Sarah K-8 School's ranking?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is ranked #1624 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Greenwood Sarah K-8 School often compared to?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hernandez K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Sarah K-8 School?
359 students attend Greenwood Sarah K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Sarah K-8 School?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greenwood Sarah K-8 School offer ?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Sarah K-8 School part of?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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