Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tucker 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tucker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tucker's student population of 464 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tucker ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tucker is 0.72, 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
#588 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
36%
10%
White
36%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker's ranking?
Tucker is ranked #588 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tucker often compared to?
Tuckeris often viewed alongside schools like Glover, Cunningham School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Tucker?
464 students attend Tucker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Tucker students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker?
Tucker has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tucker offer ?
Tucker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tucker part of?
Tucker is part of Milton School District.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2017
Amazing school with lots of fun things to do. Tucker is a very diverse school.
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