Excellent
#12 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 1% in state
Manning Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston · Jamaica Plain, MA
A Boston elementary school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
130 Louders Lane, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- Math 66% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manning Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 92 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Manning Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,533
Median home value
$763,700
Median rent
$2,434/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British International School of BostonPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| The Park SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Boston Teachers Union K-8 PilotEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Brookline Early Education Program at PutterhamEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 1.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Manning Elementary School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manning Elementary School
Manning Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jamaica Plain, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manning Elementary School
What grades does Manning Elementary School serve?
Manning Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Manning Elementary School?
Manning Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manning Elementary School rank in MA?
Manning Elementary School ranks #12 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Manning Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manning Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Manning Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manning Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manning Elementary School a charter school?
No, Manning Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manning Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Manning Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8102
- Area population (ZIP 02130)
- 41,109
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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