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#647 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 36% in state
Adams Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
165 Webster Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#647 of 1,793
In East Boston
#8 of 12
public schools
In district
#40 of 109
Boston
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Boston, MA, part of Boston. Adams Elementary School serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Adams Elementary School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Adams Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
32% of students at Adams Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Adams Elementary School — Students at Adams Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 92 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Adams Elementary School Compares
See how Adams Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
165 Webster Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Adams Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Boston Early Education Center (rated 9.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eliot K-8 Innovation School (rated 9.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Boston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alighieri Dante Montessori School (rated 9.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Boston, see our East Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,079
Median Home Value
$680,000
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
Population
44,124
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
28.6%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
34.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Adams Elementary School
What grades does Adams Elementary School serve?
Adams Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Elementary School rank in MA?
Adams Elementary School ranks #647 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Adams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Adams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Adams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Adams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Adams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8383
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #40 of 109
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