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Very Good

#636 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 35% in state

Montclair

Elementary School · Quincy

8 Belmont Street, Quincy, MA 02171

Enrollment

409

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#636 of 1,793

In Quincy

#3 of 19

public schools

In district

#3 of 19

Quincy

Academic performance

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Montclair

7.0/10

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

Quincy Catholic Academy

7.1/10

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7.3/10

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About Montclair

Montclair is a public elementary school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy. Montclair serves approximately 409 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Montclair has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Montclair show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,369
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Montclair — Students at Montclair score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 61.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 54.3% (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
57%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67.5%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
69.8%
ELA
63.8%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
45.5%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
44.5%
2023
Math
65%
ELA
47.3%
2024
Math
58.3%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
68.3%
ELA
46%

* 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: 6.2/10.

How Montclair Compares

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

Overall Score
7.0/10
65th percentile in MA
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

Location

8 Belmont Street, Quincy, MA 02171

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Montclair may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Collicot (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wollaston School (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cunningham School (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Quincy, see our Quincy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
QUINCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Quincy 0.4 mi 7.1
North Quincy High Quincy 0.5 mi 7.3
Atlantic Middle Quincy 0.6 mi 5.9
Wollaston School Quincy 0.7 mi 8.6
Francis W Parker Quincy 0.7 mi 6.4
ST AGATHA SCHOOL Milton 1.0 mi 5.6
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary Quincy 1.1 mi 5.7
CAMPUS KINDER HAUS Quincy 1.1 mi
ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Dorchester 1.2 mi 3.9
Central Middle Quincy 1.2 mi 6.8
ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy 1.5 mi 5.5
Collicot Milton 1.6 mi 8.8
Kenny Elementary School Dorchester 1.5 mi 5.3
Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy 1.4 mi 5.2
Cunningham School Milton 1.6 mi 8.5
FONTBONNE ACADEMY Milton 1.5 mi 6.4
Murphy K-8 School Dorchester 1.8 mi 6.9
THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy 1.7 mi 6.8
Neighborhood House Charter School Dorchester 1.9 mi 5.3
Squantum Quincy 2.1 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02171 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,992

Median Home Value

$630,200

Median Rent

$2,281/mo

Population

20,513

College Educated

51.7%

Homeownership

51.6%

Avg Commute

34.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

41.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Bourne Intermediate School Bourne, MA 7.0
East Falmouth Elementary East Falmouth, MA 7.0
East Taunton Elementary East Taunton, MA 7.0
Muraco Elementary Winchester, MA 7.0
Adams Elementary School East Boston, MA 6.9
Allendale Pittsfield, MA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Montclair

What grades does Montclair serve?

Montclair serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Montclair?

Montclair has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair?

The student-teacher ratio at Montclair is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montclair rank in MA?

Montclair ranks #636 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Montclair's MySchoolScout rating?

Montclair has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Montclair?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montclair has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Montclair a charter school?

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

Is Montclair a Title I school?

No, Montclair is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
58 Good Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

District

Quincy
District Enrollment
9,695
Schools in District
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,369
District Rank
#3 of 19

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