D−
Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
429 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 · (617) 635-8777 · Part of Boston School District
Students
528
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 39 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 225.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 49.3%
Location
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429 Norfolk Street, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K50
Kindergarten79
Grade 175
Grade 271
Grade 361
Grade 471
Grade 555
Grade 666
Enrollment over time
162’20
154’21
187’22
201’23
528’24
Up 225.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 69%Hispanic 27%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.