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#53 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 3% in state

Glover

Elementary School · Marblehead

9 Maple Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

9.3

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#53 of 1,793

In Marblehead

#1 of 6

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Marblehead

Academic growth

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Glover

9.3/10

Elementary School in Marblehead · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Glover

Glover is a public elementary school in Marblehead, MA, part of Marblehead. Glover serves approximately 321 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Glover has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Glover show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 9.3 · Excellent
  • District avg 9.3
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.4 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,342
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

Glover — Students at Glover score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 64.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 71.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 42 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
55.5%
ELA
70.5%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
72.5%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
46.5%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2023
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
71%

* 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: 9.4/10.

How Glover Compares

See how Glover performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.3/10
97th percentile in MA
Academic
9.2/10
Excellent
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.5%

Location

9 Maple Street, Marblehead, MA 01945

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Glover may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lucretia and Joseph Brown School (rated 9.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Bentley Academy Innovation School (rated 7.5/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Salem), a more accessible option. Additionally, EPSTEIN HILLEL SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Marblehead, see our Marblehead schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
EPSTEIN HILLEL SCHOOL Marblehead 0.4 mi 6.9
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead 0.4 mi
CHILDRENS WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead 0.4 mi
TOWER SCHOOL Marblehead 0.6 mi 5.9
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School Marblehead 0.6 mi 9.2
Marblehead High Marblehead 0.6 mi 7.3
DEVEREUX SCHOOL Marblehead 0.7 mi 4.9
Village School Marblehead 1.1 mi 7.3
Marblehead Veterans Middle School Marblehead 1.1 mi 8.3
Saltonstall School Salem 1.7 mi 4.6
Swampscott Middle Swampscott 1.6 mi 6.4
Salem Academy Charter School Salem 2.0 mi 6.4
Marblehead Community Charter Public School Marblehead 1.9 mi 7.2
Horace Mann Laboratory Salem 1.9 mi 3.4
New Liberty Innovation School Salem 2.3 mi 6.1
Salem Prep High School Salem 2.3 mi
Salem High Salem 2.0 mi 7.3
Collins Middle Salem 2.1 mi 5.1
Salem Early Childhood Salem 2.7 mi 5.5
Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem 2.7 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01945 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$164,325

Median Home Value

$904,700

Median Rent

$1,769/mo

Population

20,390

College Educated

76.8%

Homeownership

82.9%

Avg Commute

32.4 min

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Median Age

49.2

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School Rating
Bradley Elementary School East Boston, MA 9.3
Field Elementary School Weston, MA 9.3
John Eliot Needham, MA 9.3
Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley, MA 9.3
Peirce Arlington, MA 9.3
Haggerty Cambridge, MA 9.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glover

What grades does Glover serve?

Glover serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Glover?

Glover has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glover?

The student-teacher ratio at Glover is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glover rank in MA?

Glover ranks #53 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Glover's MySchoolScout rating?

Glover has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Glover?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glover has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glover a charter school?

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

Is Glover a Title I school?

No, Glover is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%

District

Marblehead
District Enrollment
2,617
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,342
District Rank
#1 of 5

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