D Top 95%

Trotter Elementary School

Grades PK-06 BOSTON, MA

Rank unchanged from 2024 to 2025

#788 State Rank
C- District Grade
135 Humboldt Avenue, BOSTON, MA 02121
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
360 Students
90.8% Attendance Rate
29.5 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

24% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5.5% exceeding expectations

2023 30% 30%
2024 21.8% 21.8%
2025 24% 24%

Mathematics

11.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 7% 7%
2024 7.8% 7.8%
2025 11.3% 11.3%

Science

22% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 14% 14%
2024 24% 24%
2025 22% 22%
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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 17%—
2025English Language Arts04 24%3%
2025English Language Arts05 19%—
2025English Language Arts06 36%8%
2025Mathematics03 10%—
2025Mathematics04 9%—
2025Mathematics05 9%—
2025Mathematics06 17%—
2025Science05 22%—
2024English Language Arts03 9%—
2024English Language Arts04 17%—
2024English Language Arts05 27%—
2024English Language Arts06 34%—
2024Mathematics03 6%—
2024Mathematics04 14%—
2024Mathematics05 5%—
2024Mathematics06 6%—
2024Science05 24%—
2023English Language Arts03 28%—
2023English Language Arts04 21%2%
2023English Language Arts05 31%—
2023English Language Arts06 40%3%
2023Mathematics03 9%—
2023Mathematics04 6%—
2023Mathematics05 6%—
2023Mathematics06 ——
2023Science05 14%—

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

360 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Black 48.6%
Hispanic 41.9%
Multiracial 6.1%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.1%

Gender

53.6% Male
46.4% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 33.3%
Special Education 36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 87.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

90.8% Attendance Rate
34.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

135 Humboldt Avenue, BOSTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trotter Elementary School's grade rating?

Trotter Elementary School has earned a grade of D, ranked #788 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 95% of Massachusetts Combined 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 Trotter Elementary School?

Approximately 360 students are enrolled at Trotter Elementary School.

How does Trotter Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Trotter Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (24% proficient), Mathematics (11% proficient), Science (22% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Trotter Elementary School?

Trotter Elementary School has an attendance rate of 90.8%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Trotter Elementary School part of?

Trotter Elementary School is part of Boston 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.