Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mason Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Samuel W. Mason School is located in the northern part of Roxbury, MA, covering approximately 19 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mason Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason Elementary School's ranking?
Mason Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mason Elementary School often compared to?
Mason Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
205 students attend Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mason Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason Elementary School offer ?
Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mason Elementary School part of?
Mason Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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