Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grew Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry Grew serves the southeastern part of Hyde Park, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grew Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Grew Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grew Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1191 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
42%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-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 is Grew Elementary School's ranking?
Grew Elementary School is ranked #1191 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Grew Elementary School often compared to?
Grew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Channing Elementary School, Mozart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Grew Elementary School?
198 students attend Grew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Grew Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grew Elementary School?
Grew Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grew Elementary School offer ?
Grew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grew Elementary School part of?
Grew Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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4 10/10/2025
Not gonna lie like I loved the school but like it also Removed at the same time but like it''s better than my middle school so when they allow visitors I will be going to visit because I am going into seventh grade and when going into eighth grade I want to visit but overall I have a love-hate relationship with the school.
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