Tucker
Tucker serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Tucker placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tucker's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tucker is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Tucker is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 1667 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
38%
10%
White
34%
57%
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
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker's ranking?
Tucker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).
What schools are Tucker often compared to?
Tuckeris often viewed alongside schools like Glover 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?
446 students attend Tucker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Tucker students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
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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