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James M Curley Elementary School (Closed 2008)

40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
James M Curley Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
33%
10%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend James M Curley Elementary School?
272 students attend James M Curley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of James M Curley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M Curley Elementary School?
James M Curley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James M Curley Elementary School offer ?
James M Curley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James M Curley Elementary School part of?
James M Curley Elementary School is part of Boston School District.

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