Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tucker ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tucker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tucker's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tucker ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tucker is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
33%
10%
White
35%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucker's ranking?
Tucker is ranked #651 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tucker often compared to?
Tuckeris often viewed alongside schools like Glover, Cunningham School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tucker?
449 students attend Tucker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Tucker students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker?
Tucker has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tucker offer ?
Tucker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tucker part of?
Tucker is part of Milton School District.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2017
Amazing school with lots of fun things to do. Tucker is a very diverse school.
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