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#326 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 18% in state

Mattahunt Elementary School

Elementary School · Boston · Mattapan, MA

A Boston elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

123 Alabama St, Mattapan, MA 02126

  • Math 20% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Mattahunt Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 21% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 6 years by subject
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2023
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mattahunt 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,206

Median home value

$515,000

Median rent

$1,659/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

41.8%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chittick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–60.6 mi228Compare →
Kipp Academy Boston Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–80.6 mi591Compare →
Mildred Avenue K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–80.6 mi590Compare →
Young Achievers K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.6 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Boston

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#24 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

Mattahunt Elementary School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mattahunt Elementary School

Mattahunt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mattapan, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mattahunt Elementary School

What grades does Mattahunt Elementary School serve?

Mattahunt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Mattahunt Elementary School?

Mattahunt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattahunt Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mattahunt Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mattahunt Elementary School rank in MA?

Mattahunt Elementary School ranks #326 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Mattahunt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mattahunt Elementary School 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 Mattahunt Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mattahunt Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Mattahunt Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mattahunt Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mattahunt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 02126)
25,313
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
38.2
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 02126; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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