Joseph P Manning serves 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Joseph P Manning placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph P Manning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Joseph P Manning's student population of 175 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Joseph P Manning is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph P Manning is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%

Hispanic
24%
22%

Black
12%
10%

White
46%
57%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph P Manning's ranking?
Joseph P Manning is ranked #429 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph P Manning?
175 students attend Joseph P Manning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joseph P Manning students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph P Manning?
Joseph P Manning has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph P Manning offer ?
Joseph P Manning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph P Manning part of?
Joseph P Manning is part of Boston School District.
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