D−
Trotter Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 · (617) 635-8225 · Part of Boston School District
Students
352
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Trotter Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency8%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 49.3%
Location
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135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K52
Kindergarten54
Grade 141
Grade 243
Grade 350
Grade 438
Grade 534
Grade 640
Enrollment over time
380’20
358’21
297’22
300’23
352’24
Down 7.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%Hispanic 41%Two or more races 4%White 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.