Emily A Fifield Elementary School (Closed 2012)
- Emily A Fifield Elementary School served 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 305 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 30-34% | 59% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 30-34% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 20% |
| Black | 65% | 9% |
| White | 2% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boston School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Emily A Fifield Elementary School is Codman Academy Charter Public School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dorchester Center Codman Academy Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 345 students
0.2 miles
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700 0.2 PK-12 345 - Dorchester Dorchester Academy Grades: 9-12 | 42 students
0.2 miles
11 Charles St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730 0.2 9-12 42 - Dorchester Center Techboston Academy Grades: 6-12 | 917 students
0.2 miles
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615 0.2 6-12 917 - Dorchester Up Academy Holland Grades: PK-5 | 762 students
0.5 miles
85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832 0.5 PK-5 762 - Roxbury City On A Hill Charter Public School Dudley Square Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.6 miles
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888 0.6 9-12 272
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