Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mather 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 25-29% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mather School serves the southeast part of Dorchester, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mather Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1639
School Calendar
School Motto
We are the first and finest!
School Rankings
Mather 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 Mather Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1299 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
33%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
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)33.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue and Powder blue
School Mascot
Mather Bee
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mather Elementary School's ranking?
Mather Elementary School is ranked #1299 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mather Elementary School often compared to?
Mather Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everett Elementary School, Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Mather Elementary School?
473 students attend Mather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mather Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mather Elementary School?
Mather Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mather Elementary School offer ?
Mather Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mather Elementary School part of?
Mather Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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