East Boston Early Childhood Center serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
East Boston Early Childhood Center's student population of 187 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Boston Early Childhood Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
63%
22%
Black
6%
10%
White
25%
57%
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%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
187 students attend East Boston Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of East Boston Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Boston Early Childhood Center?
East Boston Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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.
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