Mendell Elementary School

164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mendell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mendell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mendell Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mendell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendell Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#742 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mendell Elementary 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.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mendell Elementary 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
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
30%
25%
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Black
28%
10%
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White
31%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mendell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Mendell Elementary 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
40%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mendell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mendell Elementary School's ranking?
Mendell Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mendell Elementary School often compared to?
Mendell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hale Elementary School, Brooke Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mendell Elementary School?
308 students attend Mendell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Mendell Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mendell Elementary School?
Mendell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mendell Elementary School offer ?
Mendell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendell Elementary School part of?
Mendell Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Mendell Elementary School located?
Mendell Elementary School is located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Roxbury, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Jamaica Plain.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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