Below Average
#1614 of 1,793 schools in MA
Belmonte Steam Academy
Elementary School · Saugus · Saugus, MA
A Saugus elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Dow Street, Saugus, MA 01906
- Math 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belmonte Steam Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 33% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 34 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Belmonte Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,655/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saugus), 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
$100,819
Median home value
$589,500
Median rent
$1,982/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Julia F CallahanEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Herbert Clark HooverEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| WinthropEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saugus
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belmonte Steam Academy is listed in Saugus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belmonte Steam Academy
Belmonte Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Saugus, MA, part of Saugus, serving approximately 800 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,614 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belmonte Steam Academy
What grades does Belmonte Steam Academy serve?
Belmonte Steam Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Belmonte Steam Academy?
Belmonte Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmonte Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmonte Steam Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belmonte Steam Academy rank in MA?
Belmonte Steam Academy ranks #1,614 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Belmonte Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Belmonte Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Belmonte Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmonte Steam Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Belmonte Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Belmonte Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belmonte Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Belmonte Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (781) 231-5052
- Area population (ZIP 01906)
- 28,599
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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