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Guild Elementary School vs. Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School

Should you attend Guild Elementary School or Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Guild Elementary School
195 Leyden Street
East Boston, MA 02128
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Guild Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guild 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 20-24% (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 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 497 students in grades 1-4, Frank M Sokolowski 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
1-4
Total Students
247 students
497 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Guild Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Guild Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Guild Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Guild Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chelsea School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1409 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1506 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Guild Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guild Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chelsea School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guild Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chelsea School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guild Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Guild Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
27
-
Kindergarten Students
37
-
Grade 1 Students
29
86
Grade 2 Students
35
137
Grade 3 Students
30
139
Grade 4 Students
37
135
Grade 5 Students
28
-
Grade 6 Students
24
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Guild Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
83%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Guild Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Guild Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Guild Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Guild Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chelsea School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.30
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Guild Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chelsea School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Guild Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chelsea School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Guild Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chelsea School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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