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Curley K-8 School

Public | K-8 | 710 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 15, 2011

My daughter tells me that she had a dream that she actually lives at the school! I hope she feels like this always about every school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2010

This school is the reason we decided not to leave the city we love to a "better" school in the suburbs. Are children are currently in 1st and 2nd grades and are thriving. It's a wonderful neighborhood school, with dedicated teachers and strong parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2010

I could not agree more with the previous poster who gave the Curley Great reviews, My children are in grades 3 and 4 and we have have GREAT interactions with the teachers, administration, Myrna and Jeff, and with the School parent committee. We were ready to place our children into a more parochial setting but we could not be happier with the Curley k-8
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2010

Great community school from K-8
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 1, 2010

My children have been at the Curley K-8 since pre-K; my oldest is now in 2nd grade. We have had outstanding teacher after outstanding teacher - they are committed and enthusiastic. My children are both quite academically advanced, and I worried that their needs would not be met in a BPS school setting, but this has not been the case at all. They have been encouraged and supported in working at a higher level, even if that means being in a one-person advanced reading group, or going to another class for one topic to have the right academic match for their skills. The sense of community at this school is incredible. The parents are engaged and involved, the administrators welcome parent input and collaborate, and the teachers also welcome parents into their classrooms and forge strong relationships. The school reflects the best things about our community.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
36%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
40%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
13%
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 68% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
32%
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 73% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
12%
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 79% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
1%

2008

 
 
3%
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 Students45%
Female45%
Male44%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners17%

Math

All Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners17%
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 Students37%
Female50%
Male28%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners16%

Math

All Students33%
Female29%
Male36%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners5%
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 Students64%
Female94%
Male45%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learners27%

Math

All Students62%
Female83%
Male48%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learners27%

Science

All Students47%
Female72%
Male31%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners9%
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 Students36%
Female48%
Male24%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners12%

Math

All Students31%
Female37%
Male24%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners3%
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 Students36%
Female37%
Male35%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities21%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students11%
Female8%
Male16%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
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 Students51%
Female58%
Male48%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities36%
English language learners16%

Math

All Students19%
Female11%
Male23%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners9%

Science

All Students0%
Female0%
Male0%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
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

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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 59% 14%
Black 21% 8%
White 15% 70%
Asian 4% 5%
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 73%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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493 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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Phone: (617) 635-8176

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