Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, East Boston Early Education 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: The East Boston Early Childhood Center serves the southwest part of East Boston, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Boston Early Education Center's student population of 176 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Boston Early Education Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. 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
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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 Education Center?
176 students attend East Boston Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East Boston Early Education Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Boston Early Education Center?
East Boston Early Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Boston Early Education Center offer ?
East Boston Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Boston Early Education Center part of?
East Boston Early Education Center is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is East Boston Early Education Center located?
East Boston Early Education Center is located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of East Boston, MA.
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