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#618 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 34% in state

Conley Elementary School

Elementary School · Boston

450 Poplar Street, Roslindale, MA 02131

Enrollment

151

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#618 of 1,793

In Roslindale

#6 of 7

public schools

In district

#35 of 109

Boston

School environment

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Conley Elementary School

7.0/10

Elementary School in Roslindale · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.6/10

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8.6/10

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About Conley Elementary School

Conley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roslindale, MA, part of Boston. Conley Elementary School serves approximately 151 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Conley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Conley Elementary School show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.7
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 151 students, Conley Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Conley Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

31% of students at Conley 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Conley Elementary School — Students at Conley Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 25.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 31.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.2% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 90 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
23.8%
ELA
34.5%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
35.5%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
26.8%
2022
Math
20.4%
ELA
24.2%
2023
Math
25%
ELA
30.8%
2024
Math
26.5%
ELA
23.8%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
18.3%

* 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: 7.8/10.

How Conley Elementary School Compares

See how Conley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.0/10
66th percentile in MA
Academic
4.9/10
Below Average
Growth
7.8/10
Very Good
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.5%

Location

450 Poplar Street, Roslindale, MA 02131

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Conley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Philbrick Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mozart Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grew Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Hyde Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Roslindale, see our Roslindale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY Roslindale 0.4 mi 6.6
Bates Elementary School Roslindale 0.5 mi 8.6
Brooke Charter School Roslindale 0.6 mi 7.4
Sumner Elementary School Roslindale 0.8 mi 7.3
Another Course To College Hyde Park 0.8 mi 4.8
Philbrick Elementary School Roslindale 0.9 mi 9.5
New Mission High School Hyde Park 0.9 mi 7.9
Boston Community Leadership Academy Hyde Park 0.9 mi 3.8
Mozart Elementary School Roslindale 0.8 mi 9.4
BOSTON TRINITY ACADEMY Boston 1.1 mi 7.0
Grew Elementary School Hyde Park 1.2 mi 8.9
NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY Hyde Park 1.2 mi 7.2
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School Hyde Park 1.2 mi 5.0
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot Jamaica Plain 1.5 mi 5.2
Haley Pilot School Roslindale 1.3 mi 5.8
Chittick Elementary School Mattapan 1.3 mi 8.1
Mattahunt Elementary School Mattapan 1.2 mi 8.0
Channing Elementary School Hyde Park 1.6 mi 6.7
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School Hyde Park 1.7 mi 5.6
HOLY NAME PARISH SCHOOL West Roxbury 1.4 mi 4.5

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Conley Elementary School

What grades does Conley Elementary School serve?

Conley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Conley Elementary School?

Conley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Conley Elementary School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conley Elementary School rank in MA?

Conley Elementary School ranks #618 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Conley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Conley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Conley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conley Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Conley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Conley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Conley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Conley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
56 Good Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%

District

Boston
District Enrollment
45,742
Schools in District
109
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,200
District Rank
#35 of 109

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