Very Good
#441 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
Alcott
Elementary School · Concord · Concord, MA
A Concord elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
93 Laurel Street, Concord, MA 01742
- Math 69% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alcott score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 Alcott 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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
$211,435
Median home value
$1,139,200
Median rent
$2,471/mo
College educated
79.1%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01742; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fenn SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 4–9 | 1.5 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| The Carroll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 1–9 | 2.2 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| The Guild for Human ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 4–12 | 2.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Birches SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Concord
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $28,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alcott is listed in Concord; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alcott
Alcott is a public elementary school in Concord, MA, part of Concord, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcott
What grades does Alcott serve?
Alcott serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alcott?
Alcott has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alcott rank in MA?
Alcott ranks #441 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Alcott's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcott has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Alcott?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcott has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alcott a charter school?
No, Alcott is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alcott a Title I school?
No, Alcott is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (978) 318-9544
- Area population (ZIP 01742)
- 18,337
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 01742; 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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