Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maria L. Baldwin ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Maria L. Baldwin ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria L. Baldwin is 0.62, 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.
Maria L. Baldwin is ranked #42 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Maria L. Baldwin often compared to?
Maria L. Baldwinis often viewed alongside schools like Graham And Parks, Peabody by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Maria L. Baldwin?
352 students attend Maria L. Baldwin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Maria L. Baldwin students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria L. Baldwin?
Maria L. Baldwin has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maria L. Baldwin offer ?
Maria L. Baldwin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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