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Eliot Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 409 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 23, 2010

John Eliot Elementary School is the best elementary school ever because: 1. Its new. 2. The teachers are very nice. 3. The principle is nice. 4. They have a great learning structure. 5. They make learning fun!


Posted April 24, 2009

This is a wonderful school. Great principle, great teaches, great parents and great students. My son has been in Eliot in K and first grade. He has grown so much in every aspect.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2009

I think John Eliot is the best...the teachers are great and the principal is wonderful...they really are in tune with kids and can really get the feeling who needs extra help and they do not fall behind.
—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

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
45%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
62%
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 Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
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 Students59%
Female72%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female56%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asian87%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities34%
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 Students81%
Female78%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female65%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female52%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities17%
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 76% 70%
Asian 13% 5%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Black 3% 8%
Hispanic 3% 14%
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 9%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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135 Wellesley Ave
Needham, MA 02494
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Phone: (781) 455-0452

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