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#841 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
Elementary School · Boston
189 Glenway Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#841 of 1,793
In Dorchester
#10 of 29
public schools
In district
#52 of 109
Boston
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
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About Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is a public elementary school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston. Greenwood Sarah K-8 School serves approximately 359 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Greenwood Sarah K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Greenwood Sarah K-8 School show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
34% of students at Greenwood Sarah K-8 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
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Greenwood Sarah K-8 School — Students at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.0/10.
How Greenwood Sarah K-8 School Compares
See how Greenwood Sarah K-8 School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
189 Glenway Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Greenwood Sarah K-8 School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EPIPHANY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Dorchester Center), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Conservatory Lab Charter School (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dorchester, see our Dorchester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,565
Median Home Value
$548,100
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
Population
28,298
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Avg Commute
34.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.5%
Median Age
34.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
What grades does Greenwood Sarah K-8 School serve?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Greenwood Sarah K-8 School?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenwood Sarah K-8 School rank in MA?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School ranks #841 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Greenwood Sarah K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Greenwood Sarah K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood Sarah K-8 School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greenwood Sarah K-8 School a charter school?
No, Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenwood Sarah K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Greenwood Sarah K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8710
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #52 of 109
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