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#1205 of 1,793 schools in MA
Edison K-8 School
Elementary School · Boston · Brighton, MA
A Boston elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
60 Glenmont Road, Brighton, MA 02135
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison K-8 School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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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Where Edison K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,208
Median home value
$684,000
Median rent
$2,179/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02135; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Lyon K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| St Columbkille Partnership SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Mount Alvernia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
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
- #71 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
Edison K-8 School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison K-8 School
Edison K-8 School is a public elementary school in Brighton, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison K-8 School
What grades does Edison K-8 School serve?
Edison K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Edison K-8 School?
Edison K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison K-8 School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison K-8 School rank in MA?
Edison K-8 School ranks #1,205 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Edison K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Edison K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison K-8 School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edison K-8 School a charter school?
No, Edison K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Edison K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8436
- Area population (ZIP 02135)
- 43,683
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
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 02135; 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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