Excellent
#170 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 9% in state
Bates Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
426 Beech Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#170 of 1,793
In Roslindale
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#14 of 109
Boston
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Bates Elementary School
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About Bates Elementary School
Bates Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roslindale, MA, part of Boston. Bates Elementary School serves approximately 279 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bates Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Bates Elementary School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Bates 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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Bates Elementary School — Students at Bates Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 88 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: 9.6/10.
How Bates Elementary School Compares
See how Bates Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
426 Beech Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bates Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Philbrick Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Mozart Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Grew Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Hyde Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Roslindale, see our Roslindale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mozart Elementary School Roslindale | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Conley Elementary School Roslindale | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Sumner Elementary School Roslindale | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY Roslindale | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Brooke Charter School Roslindale | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| HOLY NAME PARISH SCHOOL West Roxbury | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Philbrick Elementary School Roslindale | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| BOSTON TRINITY ACADEMY Boston | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Another Course To College Hyde Park | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Ohrenberger School West Roxbury | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Grew Elementary School Hyde Park | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL West Roxbury | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| New Mission High School Hyde Park | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Boston Community Leadership Academy Hyde Park | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Lyndon K-8 School West Roxbury | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY Hyde Park | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Beethoven Elementary School West Roxbury | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot Jamaica Plain | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Channing Elementary School Hyde Park | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| PALLOTTA DAY SCHOOL Jamaica Plain | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,237
Median Home Value
$634,200
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
Population
31,564
College Educated
51.9%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
38.1
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| Bridge Boston Charter School Roxbury, MA | 8.6 |
| Frank H Freedman Springfield, MA | 8.6 |
| Martha Jones Westwood, MA | 8.6 |
| Mason-Rice Newton Centre, MA | 8.6 |
| Peirce West Newton, MA | 8.6 |
| Wildwood Elementary Amherst, MA | 8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bates Elementary School
What grades does Bates Elementary School serve?
Bates Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bates Elementary School?
Bates Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bates Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bates Elementary School rank in MA?
Bates Elementary School ranks #170 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bates Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bates Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Bates Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bates Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bates Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bates Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bates Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bates 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8064
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #14 of 109
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