Mason Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 150 Norfolk Avenue
       Roxbury, MA  02119


(617) 635-8405

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
855th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,087 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.3%
Hispanic:
34.6%
White:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Mason Elementary School ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 50th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.3%), Hispanic (34.6%), White (4.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Elementary School is 8, which is the 8th best among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Elementary School is $31,087, which is the 13th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mason Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Elementary School 855th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Mason Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 311th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.37 757th 884 14.4%
2004 52.93 459th 882 48.0%
2005 27.61 664th 887 25.1%
2006 39.92 596th 911 34.6%
2007 46.76 534th 911 41.4%
2008 38.06 622nd 908 31.5%
2009 33.38 655th 909 27.9%
2010 27.24 716th 920 22.2%
2011 26.71 722nd 924 21.9%
2012 33.73 669th 930 28.1%
2013 35.50 655th 928 29.4%
2014 33.75 664th 926 28.3%
2015 27.20 708th 914 22.5%
2016 12.79 846th 932 9.2%
2017 16.87 818th 938 12.8%
2018 16.21 821st 934 12.1%
2019 18.43 805th 942 14.5%
2021 10.33 868th 936 7.3%
2022 11.48 845th 932 9.3%
2023 11.02 855th 928 7.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.69 103rd 244 57.8%
2019 46.53 108th 258 58.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 664th 886 25.1%
2019 32.54 655th 896 26.9%
2021 14.99 845th 894 5.5%
2022 22.50 768th 905 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 464th 685 32.3%
2019 34.77 498th 700 28.9%
2021 20.22 635th 705 9.9%
2022 24.10 641st 772 17.0%
2023 20.33 665th 757 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.74 747th 893 16.3%
2019 22.23 739th 902 18.1%
2021 7.33 876th 898 2.4%
2022 11.38 832nd 901 7.7%
2023 22.76 700th 887 21.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 335th 656 48.9%
2021 38.42 371st 632 41.3%
2022 47.31 305th 672 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.06 776th 898 13.6%
2019 17.83 785th 907 13.5%
2021 16.54 766th 904 15.3%
2022 15.45 795th 908 12.4%
2023 12.41 826th 896 7.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.54 859th 925 7.1%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.35 294th 399 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.53 100th 174 42.5%
2019 45.62 92nd 172 46.5%
2021 31.89 122nd 166 26.5%
2022 21.01 158th 173 8.7%
2023 20.50 153rd 167 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 208th 379 45.1%
2019 34.48 285th 398 28.4%
2021 43.27 183rd 379 51.7%
2022 73.63 58th 401 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Open Quote My family had a terrible experience in the this school. my autistic son was sent here to be part of this inclusion school in kindergarten (k2) . There was always a reason the teacher wouldn't allowed my son to attend field trips or participate in extra things. example-kids looked at and touched worms in science. I was told my son was not allowed to participate for fear he would hurt worms. Little did the teacher know that given the opportunity my son would have passed not wanting to go anywhere near the worms. but they made it a point to single him out and make him feel bad and different. He was not allowed to do special things on the computer for fear he might break it. Computers are what my son enjoys most and has always had nothing but respect for electronics. For his entire kindergarten year he attended there he went on zero field trips with his class because his teachers always found a reason he should be punished by excluding him from trip. (some inclusion school they turned out to be) and to top of our experience with Samuel mason my 6year old autistic son was left outside of the school at the end of the day by himself without his glasses. His bus driver (who was picking up my son only. And had only been doing so for a few days) saw my son alone put him on the bus drove him home explained how she pulled up and saw him alone with no glasses and no supervision. To top this off about a half hour after my son was dropped off the school called asking if anyone would be coming to pick my son up that day. This school had no idea of my son's whereabouts or safety for at least 45 minutes to an hour if not more. Absolutely disgraceful and unacceptable. One woman in the office actually skipped past an apology or excuse and informed me that it was chalked up to a learning experience... Which is more learning that my son received there... beware of this school... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mason Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 39 50 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1989 37 57 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1990 33 78 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1991 35 129 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1992 45 180 6 27 4 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 45 202 5 43 5 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 35 186 7 45 5 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 39 163 9 42 6 n/a n/a 0 259
1996 39 163 9 42 6 n/a n/a 0 259
1997 47 154 8 48 4 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 42 149 11 55 4 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 28 116 9 42 4 n/a n/a 0 199
2000 26 111 8 52 5 n/a n/a 0 202
2001 25 121 4 52 5 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 16 123 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2003 16 123 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2004 17 142 3 49 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 21 149 0 47 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2006 17 137 0 55 1 n/a n/a 5 215
2007 20 135 1 52 0 n/a n/a 9 217
2008 19 128 1 54 0 n/a n/a 9 211
2009 20 116 3 55 0 1 8 0 203
2010 23 107 2 65 0 1 10 0 208
2011 21 105 2 72 0 2 11 0 213
2012 19 114 3 85 0 2 10 0 233
2013 15 142 3 67 2 4 15 0 248
2014 10 135 3 77 2 3 13 0 243
2015 13 121 3 86 1 3 15 0 242
2016 18 115 5 79 1 3 10 0 231
2017 14 114 4 86 1 2 10 0 231
2018 15 117 5 84 5 2 14 0 242
2019 16 112 4 87 3 1 18 0 241
2020 13 120 3 73 2 0 18 1 230
2021 11 121 4 68 2 0 14 1 221
2022 9 99 4 70 0 0 10 1 193
2023 9 102 4 65 0 0 7 1 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mason Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 n/a n/a n/a
1989 115 n/a n/a n/a
1990 131 n/a n/a n/a
1991 192 n/a n/a n/a
1992 262 n/a n/a n/a
1993 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 278 n/a n/a n/a
1995 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 199 n/a 0.0 95
2000 202 n/a 0.0 78.2
2001 207 n/a 0.0 81.6
2002 191 n/a n/a 79.1
2003 191 n/a n/a 79.1
2004 211 17.5 12.1 81.5
2005 219 20.0 11.0 73.1
2006 215 13.5 15.9 79.5
2007 217 20.0 10.9 80.8
2008 211 19.3 10.9 72.8
2009 203 20.1 10.1 71.4
2010 208 17.7 11.7 71.2
2011 213 16.9 12.6 79.3
2012 233 21.0 11.0 78.1
2013 248 23.0 10.7 69.8
2014 243 21.0 11.5 76.5
2015 242 19.0 12.7 66.9
2016 231 18.0 12.8 n/a
2017 231 16.8 13.6 n/a
2018 242 17.9 13.4 n/a
2019 241 19.6 12.2 n/a
2020 230 28.0 8.1 n/a
2021 221 28.2 7.8 n/a
2022 193 21.9 8.7 n/a
2023 188 23.4 8.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mason Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 108 n/a n/a n/a
1989 115 n/a n/a n/a
1990 131 n/a n/a n/a
1991 192 n/a n/a n/a
1992 262 n/a n/a n/a
1993 300 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 278 n/a n/a n/a
1995 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 199 n/a 0.0 95
2000 202 n/a 0.0 78.2
2001 207 n/a 0.0 81.6
2002 191 n/a n/a 79.1
2003 191 n/a n/a 79.1
2004 211 17.5 12.1 81.5
2005 219 20.0 11.0 73.1
2006 215 13.5 15.9 79.5
2007 217 20.0 10.9 80.8
2008 211 19.3 10.9 72.8
2009 203 20.1 10.1 71.4
2010 208 17.7 11.7 71.2
2011 213 16.9 12.6 79.3
2012 233 21.0 11.0 78.1
2013 248 23.0 10.7 69.8
2014 243 21.0 11.5 76.5
2015 242 19.0 12.7 66.9
2016 231 18.0 12.8 n/a
2017 231 16.8 13.6 n/a
2018 242 17.9 13.4 n/a
2019 241 19.6 12.2 n/a
2020 230 28.0 8.1 n/a
2021 221 28.2 7.8 n/a
2022 193 21.9 8.7 n/a
2023 188 23.4 8.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,457 (5.8%) $23,681 (94.2%) $25,138
2020 $1,559 (5.8%) $25,474 (94.2%) $27,034
2021 $2,361 (7.6%) $28,726 (92.4%) $31,087

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 805th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 855th of 928 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary School)5230.8
 21.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)3419.2
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary School)1520
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)610
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary School)449.1
 34.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)439.1
 33.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mason Elementary School)49.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mason Elementary School)3520.5
 14.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Mason Elementary School)2612.8
 13.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Mason Elementary School)49.1
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241188
 22%
African American112102
 8.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic8765
 25.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White169
 43.8%
Two or More Races187
 61.1%


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Mason Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Mason Elementary School.

Students at Mason Elementary School are 54% African American, 35% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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