Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guild 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curtis Guild serves the northern part of East Boston, MA, covering an area of approximately 19 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 9.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guild Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Guild 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 Guild Elementary School is 0.29, which is less 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
#1409 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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
Sports
Colors
Dark Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guild Elementary School's ranking?
Guild Elementary School is ranked #1409 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Guild Elementary School often compared to?
Guild Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, Holmes 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 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Guild Elementary School?
259 students attend Guild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Guild Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guild Elementary School?
Guild Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Guild Elementary School offer ?
Guild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guild Elementary School part of?
Guild Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Guild Elementary School located?
Guild Elementary School is located in the Harbor View And Orient Heights neighborhood of East Boston, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Harbor View And Orient Heights.
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