Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin E Young Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin E Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin E Young Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin E Young Elementary 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 Martin E Young Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1297 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
53%
10%
White
15%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin E Young Elementary School's ranking?
Martin E Young Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Martin E Young Elementary School?
252 students attend Martin E Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Martin E Young Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin E Young Elementary School?
Martin E Young Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Martin E Young Elementary School offer ?
Martin E Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin E Young Elementary School part of?
Martin E Young Elementary School is part of Randolph School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2015
I love this school! Best school in Ma. I had so many memories here and i wish all my old teachers which are still there to continue on and have a happy year! miss you Ms. Hosmer (principal)
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