Below Average
#1549 of 1,793 schools in MA
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Elementary School · Winthrop · Winthrop, MA
A Winthrop elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 Hermon Street, Winthrop, MA 02152
- Math 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winthrop), 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
$106,357
Median home value
$606,900
Median rent
$1,909/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guild Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Beachmont Veterans Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Bradley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 300 | 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.
Winthrop
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is listed in Winthrop; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is a public elementary school in Winthrop, MA, part of Winthrop, serving approximately 443 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
What grades does Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School serve?
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School rank in MA?
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School ranks #1,549 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur T. Cummings 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 Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (617) 846-5543
- Area population (ZIP 02152)
- 18,807
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 02152; 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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