Excellent
#303 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 17% in state
William a Berkowitz Elementary
Elementary School · Chelsea · Chelsea, MA
A Chelsea elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Crescent Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150
- Math 64% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William a Berkowitz Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2022, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where William a Berkowitz Elementary 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chelsea), 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
$72,122
Median home value
$476,500
Median rent
$1,861/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02150; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar a Hooks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–4 | 0.0 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Frank M Sokolowski ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–4 | 0.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| George F. Kelly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 1–6 | 0.0 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Immaculate ConceptionPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chelsea
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
William a Berkowitz Elementary is listed in Chelsea; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William a Berkowitz Elementary
William a Berkowitz Elementary is a public elementary school in Chelsea, MA, part of Chelsea, serving approximately 435 students in grades 1st-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William a Berkowitz Elementary
What grades does William a Berkowitz Elementary serve?
William a Berkowitz Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend William a Berkowitz Elementary?
William a Berkowitz Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Berkowitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Berkowitz Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William a Berkowitz Elementary rank in MA?
William a Berkowitz Elementary ranks #303 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is William a Berkowitz Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William a Berkowitz Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 William a Berkowitz Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William a Berkowitz Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William a Berkowitz Elementary a charter school?
No, William a Berkowitz Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William a Berkowitz Elementary a Title I school?
No, William a Berkowitz Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (617) 466-5300
- Area population (ZIP 02150)
- 39,444
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 02150; 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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