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#888 of 1,793 schools in MA

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Glover

Elementary School · Milton

255 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

Enrollment

622

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#888 of 1,793

In Milton

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 6

Milton

Equity

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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Glover

6.3/10

Elementary School in Milton · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Charles S Pierce Middle

8.0/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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6.2/10

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About Glover

Glover is a public elementary school in Milton, MA, part of Milton. Glover serves approximately 622 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Glover has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Glover show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 7.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.1 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,917
Chronic Absenteeism6.4%

Glover — Students at Glover score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 73.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 73.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 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
67%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
81.3%
ELA
79.8%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
80.3%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
74.3%
2022
Math
68.5%
ELA
62.8%
2023
Math
70.3%
ELA
63.3%
2024
Math
67.7%
ELA
64.7%
2025
Math
64.3%
ELA
70.7%

* 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: 4.6/10.

How Glover Compares

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

Overall Score
6.3/10
51th percentile in MA
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
4.6/10
Below Average
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.4%

Location

255 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Glover may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Collicot (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cunningham School (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lee Academy (rated 6.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Milton, see our Milton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Charles S Pierce Middle Milton 0.5 mi 8.0
ST MARY OF THE HILLS SCHOOL Milton 0.6 mi 6.2
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY Dorchester Center 1.0 mi 4.8
ST JOHN PAUL LOWER MILLS Dorchester 1.0 mi 5.5
Milton High Milton 0.9 mi 8.8
FONTBONNE ACADEMY Milton 0.8 mi 6.4
Taylor Elementary School Mattapan 1.1 mi 5.5
Tucker Milton 1.0 mi 6.0
EllisonParks Early Education School Mattapan 1.1 mi 5.9
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper Dorchester 1.4 mi 3.9
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy Dorchester 1.4 mi 4.6
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School Mattapan 1.3 mi 5.0
Mildred Avenue K-8 School Mattapan 1.3 mi 5.0
Cunningham School Milton 1.2 mi 8.5
Collicot Milton 1.3 mi 8.8
TechBoston Academy Dorchester 1.6 mi 4.5
Shaw Elementary School Dorchester 1.6 mi 3.2
BEREA SDA ACADEMY Mattapan 1.6 mi 5.6
Lee Academy Dorchester 1.8 mi 6.7
Codman Academy Charter Public School Dorchester 2.0 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02186 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$177,222

Median Home Value

$896,500

Median Rent

$1,545/mo

Population

28,716

College Educated

70.3%

Homeownership

84.3%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

40.1

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School Rating
Brookside Milford, MA 6.3
Davis Hill Elementary Holden, MA 6.3
Franklin North Andover, MA 6.3
Gates Lane Worcester, MA 6.3
North Street Elementary School Grafton, MA 6.3
Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center North Andover, MA 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glover

What grades does Glover serve?

Glover serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Glover?

Glover has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glover?

The student-teacher ratio at Glover is 13.8:1. 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 #888 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Glover's MySchoolScout rating?

Glover has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% 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
22 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
622
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.4%

District

Milton
District Enrollment
4,320
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,917
District Rank
#5 of 6

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