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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Boston

Josiah Quincy Elementary School is located in Boston, MA and is one of 86 elementary schools in Boston School District. It is a public school that serves 810 students in grades PK-5.

Josiah Quincy Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Josiah Quincy Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Josiah Quincy Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Josiah Quincy Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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885 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

(617) 635-8497

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 810

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Josiah Quincy Elementary School had 78% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Asian/Pacific Islander

60%

Hispanic

18%

Black

12%

White

Two or More Races

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Boston District Spending

$19,046Per Pupil

The Boston spends $19,046 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Boston District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Josiah Quincy Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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46%

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How is it Scored?

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