Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mattahunt 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)7%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
72%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Mattahunt?
634 students attend Mattahunt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mattahunt students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattahunt?
Mattahunt has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mattahunt offer ?
Mattahunt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mattahunt part of?
Mattahunt is part of Boston School District.
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