John Marshall Elementary School served 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)13%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)14%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
51%
10%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
688 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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