Serving 621 students in grades 3-5, Alden School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Alden School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alden School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Alden School?
621 students attend Alden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alden School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alden School?
Alden School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alden School offer ?
Alden School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
I only spent one year at this school (5th grade) but it's still not great. The school's extracurricular activities become more of a requirement than a fun experience. The teachers are usually not good at engaging students in the lesson and can lose their cool easily. This was easily my worst school year, as I was isolated and not learning much.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Cherie
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 621 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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