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Beethoven Elementary School vs. Kilmer K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Beethoven Elementary School
5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Kilmer K-8 School
35 Baker Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beethoven Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kilmer K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-8
Total Students
262 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beethoven Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kilmer K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beethoven Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kilmer K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beethoven Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kilmer K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beethoven Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kilmer K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#896 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kilmer K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(17-18 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beethoven Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilmer K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(17-18 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beethoven Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilmer K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilmer K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Beethoven Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kilmer K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
42
Kindergarten Students
68
37
Grade 1 Students
74
44
Grade 2 Students
80
43
Grade 3 Students
-
34
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
-
37
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Grade 7 Students
-
30
Grade 8 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beethoven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kilmer K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beethoven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kilmer K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
30%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beethoven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kilmer K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beethoven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kilmer K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beethoven Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kilmer K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beethoven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kilmer K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beethoven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kilmer K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beethoven Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kilmer K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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