Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Condon K-8 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 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Condon K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Condon K-8's student population of 666 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Condon K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Condon K-8 is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1503 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
39%
23%
Black
32%
10%
White
17%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
35%
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 is Condon K-8's ranking?
Condon K-8 is ranked #1503 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Condon K-8 often compared to?
Condon K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Joseph P Tynan, Oliver Hazard Perry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Condon K-8?
666 students attend Condon K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Condon K-8 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Condon K-8?
Condon K-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Condon K-8 offer ?
Condon K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Condon K-8 part of?
Condon K-8 is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Condon K-8 located?
Condon K-8 is located in the D Street And West Broadway neighborhood of South Boston, MA.
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