Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Adams 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Adams 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 Adams Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Adams Elementary School is ranked #1242 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
251 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
A wonderful school! This small, diverse school is in East Boston, MA. I believe that the teachers and administrators are very decicated and caring people. Parent involvement is encouraged and gratefully welcomed. My son attends this school and is appropriately and positively challenged in the classroom. I would not want him at any other school!
- Posted by Parent - starr
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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