Serving 197 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 9:1 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 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grew Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Grew Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grew Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
38%
10%
White
11%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grew Elementary School's ranking?
Grew Elementary School is ranked #1242 out of 1,631 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
197 students attend Grew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Grew Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grew Elementary School?
Grew Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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
4 8/11/2021
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.
5 8/2/2017
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