A+ Top 2%

Mary Lee Burbank School

Grades K-03 BELMONT, MA

Moved up 34 places from 2024 to 2025

#14 State Rank
A+ District Grade
266 School Street, BELMONT, MA 02478
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
258 Students
95.7% Attendance Rate
65.6 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

82% Meeting or exceeding expectations

16% exceeding expectations

2023 83.5% 83.5%
2024 72.5% 72.5%
2025 82% 82%

Mathematics

89% Meeting or exceeding expectations

39% exceeding expectations

2023 81.5% 81.5%
2024 79% 79%
2025 89% 89%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 82%16%
2025Mathematics03 89%39%
2024English Language Arts03 77%16%
2024English Language Arts04 68%21%
2024Mathematics03 86%29%
2024Mathematics04 72%22%
2023English Language Arts03 81%17%
2023English Language Arts04 86%33%
2023Mathematics03 75%18%
2023Mathematics04 88%37%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

258 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 55.4%
Asian 29.8%
Multiracial 5.8%
Hispanic 5%
Black 3.9%

Gender

53.1% Male
46.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 17.1%
Special Education 9.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch 9.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.7% Attendance Rate
6.5% Chronic Absence

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Location

266 School Street, BELMONT, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Lee Burbank School's grade rating?

Mary Lee Burbank School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #14 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 2% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Mary Lee Burbank School?

Approximately 258 students are enrolled at Mary Lee Burbank School.

How does Mary Lee Burbank School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Mary Lee Burbank School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (82% proficient), Mathematics (89% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Mary Lee Burbank School?

Mary Lee Burbank School has an attendance rate of 95.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Mary Lee Burbank School part of?

Mary Lee Burbank School is part of Belmont School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.