Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alcott 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 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alcott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Alcott's student population of 418 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alcott ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcott is 0.53, which is less 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
#82 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
9%
10%
White
67%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcott's ranking?
Alcott is ranked #82 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Alcott often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Alcott?
418 students attend Alcott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alcott students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcott?
Alcott has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alcott offer ?
Alcott offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alcott part of?
Alcott is part of Concord School District.
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