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Blackstone Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Enrollment
581
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
581
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,252 of 1,793
In Boston
#12 of 15
public schools
In district
#75 of 109
Boston
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Blackstone Elementary School
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About Blackstone Elementary School
Blackstone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boston, MA, part of Boston. Blackstone Elementary School serves approximately 581 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Blackstone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,252 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Blackstone Elementary School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Blackstone Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
43% of students at Blackstone 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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Blackstone Elementary School — Students at Blackstone Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 87 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: 6.2/10.
How Blackstone Elementary School Compares
See how Blackstone Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blackstone Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Quincy Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Hurley K-8 School Boston | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Quincy Upper School Boston | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Boston Adult Tech Academy Back Bay | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Quincy Elementary School Boston | 0.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Snowden International High School Boston | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Orchard Gardens K-8 School Roxbury | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Carter School Dorchester | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL Boston | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boston | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Mason Elementary School Roxbury | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| PARK STREET SCHOOL Boston | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School Roxbury | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Boston | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| THE ADVENT SCHOOL Boston | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,142
Median Home Value
$1,029,100
Median Rent
$1,748/mo
Population
28,522
College Educated
58.2%
Homeownership
31.6%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Median Age
37.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield, MA | 5.2 |
| Bryantville Elementary Pembroke, MA | 5.2 |
| Casimir Pulaski New Bedford, MA | 5.2 |
| Charles D Harrington North Chelmsford, MA | 5.2 |
| Grafton Street Worcester, MA | 5.2 |
| Greenhalge Lowell, MA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blackstone Elementary School
What grades does Blackstone Elementary School serve?
Blackstone Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Blackstone Elementary School?
Blackstone Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackstone Elementary School rank in MA?
Blackstone Elementary School ranks #1,252 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Blackstone Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Blackstone Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Elementary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blackstone Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blackstone Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackstone Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blackstone 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
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8471
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #75 of 109
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