Alcott
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(978) 318-9544
Alcott serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alcott placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alcott places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Alcott's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Alcott is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alcott is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #227 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 20% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 68% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Concord School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alcott is Concord Carlisle High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Concord Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thoreau (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Concord Thoreau Math: 80% | Reading: 79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 457 students10
0.0 miles
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300 0 PK-5 457 - Concord Concord Carlisle High School Math: 93% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,273 student10
0.4 miles
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400 0.4 9-12 1,273 - Concord Willard Math: 83% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 439 students10
2.4 miles
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340 2.4 PK-5 439 - Concord Concord Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 726 students10
2.7 miles
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380 2.7 6-8 726 - Lincoln Lincoln School Math: 73% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 586 students10
2.7 miles
6 Ballfield Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-9404 2.7 PK-8 586
School Reviews
Recent Articles
The results are in from Education Week’s annual public school rankings – and Maryland schools take the top spot for the fourth year in a row.
A number of cases have recently been introduced nationwide regarding the use of Facebook and public school staff and students. We’ll take a look at the latest situations and ask once again where the line between public school and social media should be drawn.
How well are digital textbooks performing for students? We examine the move to digital textbooks, as well as the pros and cons of using online resources rather than traditional paper.
