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#4 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 1% in state

East Boston Early Education Center

Elementary School · Boston · East Boston, MA

An elementary school in East Boston, MA where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.

135 Grove Street, East Boston, MA 02128

  • Math 75% proficient (2013)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2013)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+25.25 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2013
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+55.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at East Boston Early Education Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2013 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 25 points since 2012, reaching 75% in 2013, across a 2-year record (2012–2013).

Show all 2 years by subject
2012
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2013) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2013)

Based on 4 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where East Boston Early Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 81Excellent Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,079

Median home value

$680,000

Median rent

$2,009/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mckay K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–80.0 mi670Compare →
Alighieri Dante Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–60.2 mi108Compare →
Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–60.3 mi251Compare →
East Boston Central Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.3 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Boston

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#1 of 109
District spending per student
$37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Boston Early Education Center is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Boston Early Education Center

East Boston Early Education Center is a public elementary school in East Boston, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Boston Early Education Center

What grades does East Boston Early Education Center serve?

East Boston Early Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend East Boston Early Education Center?

East Boston Early Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Boston Early Education Center?

The student-teacher ratio at East Boston Early Education Center is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Boston Early Education Center rank in MA?

East Boston Early Education Center ranks #4 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is East Boston Early Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?

East Boston Early Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 East Boston Early Education Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Boston Early Education Center has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013).

Is East Boston Early Education Center a charter school?

No, East Boston Early Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Boston Early Education Center a Title I school?

No, East Boston Early Education Center is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 02128)
44,124
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
34.9
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 02128; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2013; directory SY 2023–24

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