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Curley K-8 School vs. Hennigan K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Curley K-8 School
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hennigan K-8 School
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 912 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Curley 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 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hennigan 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 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
912 students
505 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Curley K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hennigan K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curley K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hennigan K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Curley K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hennigan K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hennigan 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

#1162 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1600 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Curley K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hennigan K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hennigan 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.
32%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hennigan 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hennigan 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 Curley K-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hennigan K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
95
-
Kindergarten Students
87
27
Grade 1 Students
84
40
Grade 2 Students
93
51
Grade 3 Students
96
40
Grade 4 Students
102
56
Grade 5 Students
96
79
Grade 6 Students
105
65
Grade 7 Students
77
71
Grade 8 Students
77
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hennigan 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
38%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hennigan 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
18%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hennigan 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
33%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hennigan 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
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Curley 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hennigan 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.
0.71
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Curley 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hennigan 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
61%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Curley 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hennigan 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
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Curley 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hennigan 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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