Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry Grew 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Grew ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Henry Grew's student population of 203 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry Grew ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Grew is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
41%
10%
White
11%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Grew's ranking?
Henry Grew is ranked #1198 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry Grew?
203 students attend Henry Grew.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Henry Grew students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 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 Henry Grew?
Henry Grew has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Grew offer ?
Henry Grew offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Grew part of?
Henry Grew 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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