Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'donnell 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hugh Roe O'Donnell serves the northern part of East Boston, MA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 19 square miles. Most families in the area can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 7.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'donnell Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
O'donnell 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 O'donnell Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1479 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
89%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'donnell Elementary School's ranking?
O'donnell Elementary School is ranked #1479 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend O'donnell Elementary School?
256 students attend O'donnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of O'donnell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell Elementary School?
O'donnell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'donnell Elementary School offer ?
O'donnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O'donnell Elementary School part of?
O'donnell Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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