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Public School | Grades PK-8 | Boston

Curley K-8 School is located in Jamaica Plain, MA and is one of 131 schools in Boston School District. It is a public school that serves 710 students in grades PK-8.

Curley K-8 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 Curley K-8 School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Curley K-8 School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Curley K-8 School's students and teachers. more

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493 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(617) 635-8176

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i think it is the best school. it was so good. but a little bit strict.

Submitted by a Current Student on Jan 12, 2009

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 710

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Curley K-8 School had 73% 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)

Hispanic

58%

Black

18%

White

18%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

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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

11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Curley K-8 School had 11 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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40%

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