Excellent
#325 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Mary Lee Burbank
Elementary School · Belmont · Belmont, MA
A Belmont elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
266 School Street, Belmont, MA 02478
- Math 89% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Lee Burbank score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 86% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 54 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mary Lee Burbank 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated755/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$177,790
Median home value
$1,108,800
Median rent
$2,382/mo
College educated
80.1%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02478; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayerweather Street SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Roger E WellingtonEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Winn BrookEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| HaggertyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 229 | 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.
Belmont
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Lee Burbank is listed in Belmont; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Lee Burbank
Mary Lee Burbank is a public elementary school in Belmont, MA, part of Belmont, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Lee Burbank
What grades does Mary Lee Burbank serve?
Mary Lee Burbank serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mary Lee Burbank?
Mary Lee Burbank has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Lee Burbank?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Lee Burbank is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Lee Burbank rank in MA?
Mary Lee Burbank ranks #325 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mary Lee Burbank's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Lee Burbank has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mary Lee Burbank?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Lee Burbank has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Lee Burbank a charter school?
No, Mary Lee Burbank is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Lee Burbank a Title I school?
No, Mary Lee Burbank is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (617) 993-5500
- Area population (ZIP 02478)
- 26,966
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 02478; 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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