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Butler Elementary School

Public | K-4 & ungraded | 358 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 13, 2011

The Butler School fosters an amazint community spirit, parents are very involved and teachers really seem to care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2011

Our three kids have all attended this school and we are amazed at how much of a gem Daniel Butler continues to be for us. The smaller school size and demographics of the area seem to result in what we perceive a higher parent involvement. This results in a tighter community and better learning environment for the kids. Do not be shocked if your kid is reading by the end of Kindergarten!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2009

We love Daniel Butler!!!! Principal and the teachers were excellent. When you have a son who can read and write well just been in Kindergarten then you know the teachers are excellent. Thank you Mrs. Roddrick.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2009

Truly adapt to the learning ability of each child...excellent teachers, and an outstanding principal (although he is retiring this year) - very multicultural too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2009

The teachers, the principal and the parents make this a wonderful school - a very involved and caring community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2008

It's a wonderful school. The principal, teachers and parents are fully committed in getting an excellent academic environment combined with lot of fun and friendship.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

It's the best school ever. Teachers are great and personal. And they teach too.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
72%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students73%
Female80%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female67%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female95%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female63%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 70%
Asian 22% 5%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Two or more races 7% 2%
Black 6% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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90 White St
Belmont, MA 02478
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Phone: (617) 993-5550

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