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Bates Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 303 students

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Posted January 3, 2010

As a new parent to the school, I am wowed every day with what my son is learning both academically and socially! He's in K2 and I'm so glad that we were placed at the Bates. It's a wonderful school with amazing potential for growth.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2009

After being in this school for 3years, i am sorry i did not move all my children sooner!!! My eldest would have been better prepared for school if he had been at this school. Catholic school can never compare to public school. My daughter would never have learned how to form a simple paragraph if not for her wonderful teacher. Science would have beenboring if not for an interactive science program. Spanish would never have been a language she would have been able to learn. Math club by a parent would never happened. My child has been challenged in ever way possible by an wonderful teacher that every school would be honored to have.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2008

In a couple days I will be graduating from the Phineas Bates and I feel that it was an extremely underfunded school. The gym class was once every three weeks, and they really did not have enough staffing to control all the children. Huge fistfights erupted in the schoolyard, and swears were a common thing. I'm gglad to be out of the Bates.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 20, 2006

The Bates has a strong music and science program, voice and instrument instruction available, chorus, computers, phys ed, and AWC in a nurturing setting. The playground is great, the Parent Council organized and active. It was not my first choice but it has been a solid, challenging and engaging experience for our child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2005

This is a hidden gem. This school continues to make gains even if state and federal agencies fail to recognize this fact. Their AWC program is among the best in the city and the music program is solid. I was lucky to find this small learning community in Boston.
—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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
31%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
41%
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 Students27%
Female31%
Male24%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners13%

Math

All Students30%
Female25%
Male33%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners20%
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 Students41%
Female45%
Male37%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners21%

Math

All Students39%
Female42%
Male33%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners21%
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%
Male50%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female62%
Male39%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students35%
Female29%
Male40%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
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
Black 48% 8%
Hispanic 35% 14%
White 11% 70%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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426 Beech St
Roslindale, MA 02131
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Phone: (617) 635-8064

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