Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
55%
10%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
34%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy?
340 students attend Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy?
Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy offer ?
Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy part of?
Elihu Greenwood Leadership Academy is part of Boston School District.
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