Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackstone 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackstone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackstone's student population of 455 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Blackstone ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone is 0.52, 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
#1618 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackstone, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackstone, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-bwyAk3N.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackstone and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackstone and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-dK9t2a.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackstone and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackstone and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-Q6gP01.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blackstone and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blackstone and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-PMVKYV.png)
Hispanic
65%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackstone and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackstone and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-bcJFmpt.png)
Black
25%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackstone and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackstone and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-IyoePI.png)
White
4%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blackstone and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blackstone and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-beAvhsw.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackstone. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackstone.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-wmhczf.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-bcJFmoI.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Blackstone and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Blackstone and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-PMVKZo.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackstone and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackstone and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/37000/37258/blackstone-chart-bg1bct4.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone's ranking?
Blackstone is ranked #1618 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Blackstone often compared to?
Blackstoneis often viewed alongside schools like Josiah Quincy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Blackstone?
455 students attend Blackstone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Blackstone students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone?
Blackstone has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blackstone offer ?
Blackstone offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackstone part of?
Blackstone is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Blackstone located?
Blackstone is located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in South End.
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