Emily A Fifield Elementary School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
65%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Emily A Fifield Elementary School?
305 students attend Emily A Fifield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Emily A Fifield Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily A Fifield Elementary School?
Emily A Fifield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emily A Fifield Elementary School offer ?
Emily A Fifield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emily A Fifield Elementary School part of?
Emily A Fifield Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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