Below Average
#1542 of 1,793 schools in MA
A. C. Whelan Elementary School
Elementary School · Revere · Revere, MA
A Revere elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
107 Newhall Street, Revere, MA 02151
- Math 29% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. C. Whelan Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where A. C. Whelan Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,985/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Revere), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,948
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Immaculate ConceptionPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Webster SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Revere
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. C. Whelan Elementary School is listed in Revere; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. C. Whelan Elementary School
A. C. Whelan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Revere, MA, part of Revere, serving approximately 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,542 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. C. Whelan Elementary School
What grades does A. C. Whelan Elementary School serve?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. C. Whelan Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. C. Whelan Elementary School rank in MA?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School ranks #1,542 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is A. C. Whelan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. C. Whelan Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is A. C. Whelan Elementary School a charter school?
No, A. C. Whelan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. C. Whelan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, A. C. Whelan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (781) 388-7510
- Area population (ZIP 02151)
- 59,949
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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