Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, East Boston Early Childhood Center 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Boston Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
East Boston Early Childhood Center's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Boston Early Childhood Center is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
60%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
29%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend East Boston Early Childhood Center?
188 students attend East Boston Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of East Boston Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Boston Early Childhood Center?
East Boston Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Boston Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Boston Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Boston Early Childhood Center part of?
East Boston Early Childhood Center is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is East Boston Early Childhood Center located?
East Boston Early Childhood Center is located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of East Boston, MA.
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