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George Keverian School

Elementary School · Everett

20 Nichols Street, Everett, MA 02149

Enrollment

873

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

3.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,733 of 1,793

In Everett

#7 of 11

public schools

In district

#6 of 10

Everett

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3.3/10

Elementary School in Everett · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About George Keverian School

George Keverian School is a public elementary school in Everett, MA, part of Everett. George Keverian School serves approximately 873 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. George Keverian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,733 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for George Keverian School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 3.4
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at George Keverian 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 Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,117
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

George Keverian School — Students at George Keverian School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 29.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 33.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 130 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
50%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
39.3%
ELA
40.7%
2019
Math
45.9%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
16.7%
ELA
26.7%
2022
Math
20.7%
ELA
22.4%
2023
Math
20%
ELA
25.2%
2024
Math
22.3%
ELA
21.8%
2025
Math
20.3%
ELA
23.8%

* 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: 3.1/10.

How George Keverian School Compares

See how George Keverian School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.3/10
3th percentile in MA
Academic
4.1/10
Below Average
Growth
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
2.7/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
69 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.8%

Location

20 Nichols Street, Everett, MA 02149

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering George Keverian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ferryway (rated 6.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Malden), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ANTHONY SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lafayette School (rated 4.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Everett, see our Everett schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Everett High Everett 0.4 mi 4.8
Parlin School Everett 0.3 mi 3.8
Pioneer Charter School of Science Everett 0.3 mi 8.2
Webster School Everett 0.4 mi 3.4
Webster Extension Everett 0.5 mi 3.2
Chelsea High Chelsea 0.7 mi 4.9
Chelsea Opportunity Academy Chelsea 0.7 mi 5.5
Devens School Everett 0.6 mi 4.2
Sumner G. Whittier School Everett 0.8 mi 2.4
Lafayette School Everett 1.0 mi 4.5
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Everett 0.8 mi 6.2
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy Chelsea 1.1 mi 6.3
Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea 1.1 mi 6.1
MALDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Malden 1.3 mi 5.0
SEAPORT ACADEMY Chelsea 1.2 mi
Clark Avenue School Chelsea 1.1 mi 4.3
Ferryway Malden 1.2 mi 6.3
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea Chelsea 1.3 mi 6.3
Adams School Everett 1.0 mi 2.9
Shurtleff Early Childhood Chelsea 1.4 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02149 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,658

Median Home Value

$605,200

Median Rent

$1,988/mo

Population

49,236

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

36.5%

Avg Commute

35.3 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Median Age

35.8

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Hancock Brockton, MA 3.4
Ingalls Lynn, MA 3.4
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary North Attleborough, MA 3.4
Thomas Carroll Peabody, MA 3.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Keverian School

What grades does George Keverian School serve?

George Keverian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend George Keverian School?

George Keverian School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Keverian School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Keverian School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Keverian School rank in MA?

George Keverian School ranks #1,733 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is George Keverian School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Keverian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 George Keverian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Keverian School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is George Keverian School a charter school?

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

Is George Keverian School a Title I school?

No, George Keverian School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
57 Good Transit
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
873
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%

District

Everett
District Enrollment
7,345
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,117
District Rank
#6 of 10

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