Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bates Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Phineas Bates school serves the southwest part of Roslindale, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school's boundaries, and the furthest edge located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bates Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
'Together we can do anything!'
School Rankings
Bates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bates Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
20%
10%
White
42%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Bates Elementary School is ranked #1079 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bates Elementary School often compared to?
Bates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mozart Elementary School, Conley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
281 students attend Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bates Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bates Elementary School offer ?
Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bates Elementary School part of?
Bates Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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