Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joyce Kilmer ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joyce Kilmer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Joyce Kilmer's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joyce Kilmer ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer is 0.70, 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
#755 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
18%
10%
White
46%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joyce Kilmer's ranking?
Joyce Kilmer is ranked #755 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Joyce Kilmer often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer?
404 students attend Joyce Kilmer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joyce Kilmer students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joyce Kilmer?
Joyce Kilmer has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer offer ?
Joyce Kilmer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joyce Kilmer part of?
Joyce Kilmer is part of Boston School District.
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