John Marshall Elementary School serves 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)13%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)14%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
51%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
688 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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