James M Curley Elementary School (Closed 2008)
James M Curley Elementary School served 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
42%
20%
Black
33%
9%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Recent Articles
Missing Children: Why Public Schools Need to Improve Security Policies
Learn about the case of Kyle Horman, a child who went missing while on campus, and how this tragedy is prompting public schools to reevaluate their security measures.
Paupers and Princes: Economic Inequality at Public Schools
The economic divide between our nation's public school students is growing wider and deeper. Learn about a new federal report that reveals the growing ranks of poverty-stricken public schools.
Can You Afford a Stellar Public School Education?
Dissect "America's Best Schools for Your Housing Buck" and learn about the top ranked public schools in America in cities where the median home price is as low as $200,000.
