B- Top 54%

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School

Grades 03-05 WINTHROP, MA

Moved up 107 places from 2024 to 2025

#447 State Rank
C District Grade
40 Hermon Street, WINTHROP, MA 02152
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
466 Students
94.8% Attendance Rate
46.2 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

33% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 46% 46%
2024 37.3% 37.3%
2025 33% 33%

Mathematics

33.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4.3% exceeding expectations

2023 37.3% 37.3%
2024 34.3% 34.3%
2025 33.3% 33.3%

Science

48% Meeting or exceeding expectations

6% exceeding expectations

2023 43% 43%
2024 50% 50%
2025 48% 48%
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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 32%1%
2025English Language Arts04 31%3%
2025English Language Arts05 36%2%
2025Mathematics03 37%6%
2025Mathematics04 25%4%
2025Mathematics05 38%3%
2025Science05 48%6%
2024English Language Arts03 31%1%
2024English Language Arts04 37%4%
2024English Language Arts05 44%5%
2024Mathematics03 26%3%
2024Mathematics04 33%1%
2024Mathematics05 44%4%
2024Science05 50%12%
2023English Language Arts03 43%4%
2023English Language Arts04 35%4%
2023English Language Arts05 60%6%
2023Mathematics03 40%7%
2023Mathematics04 31%3%
2023Mathematics05 41%2%
2023Science05 43%9%

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

466 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 69.3%
Hispanic 27.3%
Black 1.5%
Multiracial 1.3%
Asian 0.4%

Gender

48.9% Male
51.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 16.3%
Special Education 20.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 39.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.8% Attendance Rate
10.9% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

40 Hermon Street, WINTHROP, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School's grade rating?

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has earned a grade of B-, ranked #447 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 54% 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 Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?

Approximately 466 students are enrolled at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School.

How does Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (33% proficient), Mathematics (33% proficient), Science (48% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School?

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.8%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School part of?

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School is part of Winthrop 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.