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Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 810 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted February 14, 2013

My recent experiences at this small school has been nothing less than a nightmare. Too many issues to express here. My rating so far is a negative 1 star. I am afraid to send my child to this school this very day. The is reference to the JQS Middle School. My child is afraid and my experiences have been frightful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2012

There are 2 different schools The Josiah Quincy Elementary and the Josiah Quincy Upper School. I don't have experience with the JQS Upper School but the Josiah Quincy Elementary School is an excellent school! The teachers are caring, supportive and informative. They appear to work very hard from what I see in their classrooms, at school events, in the work coming home and in the progress I see with my child's learning. I found the teachers I have known there to be talented at teaching and motiving kids. They seem to understand that all kids are different and they both challenge and support. My kids looked forward to going to school every day. The school also offers great before and after school enrichment classes like sports, gymnastics, art, music, and yoga. It has Advanced Work program available to some students for grades 3,4,5 too, which is even more challenging compared to their already tough regular academic programs. It's a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2012

Excellent teaching from the school and my child has learned pretty impressive things from the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2010

The teachers at JQES (PK - 5) work closely with the parents to ensure that the children receive the best education possible and that the learning doesn't stop at the classroom. These teachers go above and beyond for our kids. We all share the same goal of putting the children and their needs first. for this reason there is a strong parent group willing to donate their time and energy to the school as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2009

This school(josiah quincy upper school) is for my daughter a negative experience. It is not a right school for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

It's focus on language and culture makes it a great learning environment for kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2007

Fewer students and some of the greatest teachers in Boston make JQUS tops over the best exam schools where a child can get lost in the crowd.
—Submitted by Candy Lowd, a parent


Posted February 11, 2005

I have been a parent of a student at the jqs since 1990, all of my daughters have attended this school and now have moved onto the middle school and high school. There academic programs is one of the best i seen. There is always an activity the kids can get involved with, for chinese new year, black history month, christmas and other. I've got to meet a lot of other parents at teacher conference's or at special events. The teachers here make the parents part of the program and that helps. If your child falls behind they are on the phone letting you know. I'm proud that my kids have a great school to attend.
—Submitted by CHRISTINE, 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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
55%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
39%
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 Students44%
Female48%
Male41%
African American25%
Asian42%
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learners36%

Math

All Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
African American8%
Asian72%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners71%
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 Students53%
Female64%
Male40%
African American47%
Asian54%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners27%

Math

All Students73%
Female79%
Male66%
African American47%
Asian84%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities70%
English language learners72%
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 Students69%
Female72%
Male67%
African American57%
Asian72%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learners43%

Math

All Students78%
Female75%
Male79%
African American51%
Asian86%
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners67%

Science

All Students46%
Female43%
Male50%
African American50%
Asian48%
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learners22%
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
Asian 65% 5%
Hispanic 13% 14%
Black 12% 8%
White 8% 70%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 76%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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885 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
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Phone: (617) 635-8497

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