Excellent
#106 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 6% in state
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary
Elementary School · Winthrop
101 Kennedy Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#106 of 1,793
In Winthrop
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Winthrop
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary
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About William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary is a public elementary school in Winthrop, MA, part of Winthrop. William P.
Gorman/fort Banks Elementary serves approximately 504 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015).
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary — Students at William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Test Scores MA EDFACTS (2014-15)
Based on 4 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary Compares
See how William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
101 Kennedy Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bradley Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby East Boston), which scores slightly higher. Another option is William A Berkowitz Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Chelsea), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Guild Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby East Boston), a more accessible option. For more schools in Winthrop, see our Winthrop schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Middle School Winthrop | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Winthrop High School Winthrop | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School Winthrop | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| CityLab Innovation High School Revere | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Beachmont Veterans Memorial School Revere | 0.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Garfield Elementary School Revere | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Garfield Middle School Revere | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Guild Elementary School East Boston | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Bradley Elementary School East Boston | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Paul Revere Revere | 2.4 mi | 4.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Revere | 2.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Rumney Marsh Academy Revere | 2.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Excel Academy Charter School East Boston | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Revere High Revere | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| William A Berkowitz Elementary Chelsea | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Edgar A Hooks Elementary Chelsea | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| George F. Kelly Elementary Chelsea | 2.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Frank M Sokolowski Elementary Chelsea | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School Revere | 2.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Abraham Lincoln Revere | 2.6 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02152 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,357
Median Home Value
$606,900
Median Rent
$1,909/mo
Population
18,807
College Educated
42.9%
Homeownership
55.6%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
43.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Amigos School Cambridge, MA | 9.0 |
| Brown Natick, MA | 9.0 |
| Cyrus E Dallin Arlington, MA | 9.0 |
| Dr John C Page School West Newbury, MA | 9.0 |
| Greenlodge Dedham, MA | 9.0 |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley, MA | 9.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary
What grades does William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary serve?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary rank in MA?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary ranks #106 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2015).
Is William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary a charter school?
No, William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary a Title I school?
No, William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (617) 846-5509
Resources & Links
District
Winthrop- District Enrollment
- 1,965
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,356
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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