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Otis Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 375 students

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3 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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Posted March 28, 2013

I think that the school is well run. The teachers work hard. My child has done great so far. Nothing to complain about!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2013

I love my school. I love my teachers too. I do not want to go anywhere else to school.


Posted October 31, 2012

I Love The James Otis. The school takes an extra mile to help students and provide them with a great environment to be successful in School. Two high points for me: Excellent teachers Strong principal/school leadership
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2007

My child attended James Otis, and we both loved the school. The teachers were wonderful and extremely loving. The learning atmosphere, was very fun and educational. The principle and vice principle were great people who cared very much about there students. A few years ago they updated the outside part of the school and the playground area and it now looks beautiful. The involvement is great, because there are always things going on, whether its field trips, making plays or having music concerts. There is also a wonderful bilingual program that is offered for Spanish and Portuguese speaking children to learn to read and write in there home language. Our years at James Otis were priceless and I recommend this school for anyone.
—Submitted by Gabriella Pio, 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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
43%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
21%
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 67% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
6%
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 Students37%
Female50%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners30%

Math

All Students52%
Female39%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners51%
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 Students38%
Female39%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners32%

Math

All Students48%
Female46%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners46%
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 Students58%
Female48%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners47%

Math

All Students61%
Female56%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners53%

Science

All Students13%
Female4%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners6%
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
Hispanic 75% 14%
White 21% 70%
Black 3% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
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 93%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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218 Marion St
Boston, MA 02128
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Phone: (617) 635-8372

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