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#767 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 43% in state

Edgar a Hooks Elementary

Elementary School · Chelsea · Chelsea, MA

A Chelsea elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 Crescent Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$21,435
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Edgar a Hooks Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Edgar a Hooks Elementary 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,423/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chelsea), 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

$72,122

Median home value

$476,500

Median rent

$1,861/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frank M Sokolowski ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.81–40.0 mi497Compare →
George F. Kelly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.11–60.0 mi486Compare →
William a Berkowitz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.11–40.0 mi435Compare →
Immaculate ConceptionPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–80.7 mi250Compare →

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.

Chelsea

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$21,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edgar a Hooks Elementary is listed in Chelsea; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edgar a Hooks Elementary

Edgar a Hooks Elementary is a public elementary school in Chelsea, MA, part of Chelsea, serving approximately 453 students in grades 1st-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edgar a Hooks Elementary

What grades does Edgar a Hooks Elementary serve?

Edgar a Hooks Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.

How many students attend Edgar a Hooks Elementary?

Edgar a Hooks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar a Hooks Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Edgar a Hooks Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgar a Hooks Elementary rank in MA?

Edgar a Hooks Elementary ranks #767 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Edgar a Hooks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgar a Hooks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Edgar a Hooks Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgar a Hooks Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edgar a Hooks Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Edgar a Hooks Elementary a Title I school?

No, Edgar a Hooks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
1st – 4th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
Area population (ZIP 02150)
39,444
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
34.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 02150; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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