Manning Elementary School

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Manning Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jamaica Plain, MA, serving around 160 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Boston Public School District, which is ranked 305 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manning Elementary consistently outperforms the Boston and Massachusetts state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 67.86% of Manning students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 26.91% in Boston and 39.17% statewide. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 15th out of 901 MA elementary schools for female students and 26th out of 764 for white students in 2021-2022. Manning Elementary has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter of MA elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 10% in 2022-2023.

While Manning Elementary outperforms the Boston district average, it is still outpaced by some of the higher-performing schools in the nearby Brookline district, such as William H. Lincoln and Roland Hayes, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state. The school's lower ranking for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds suggests that Manning Elementary may face challenges in addressing the needs of its more disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 130 Louders Lane
       Jamaica Plain, MA  02130


(617) 635-8102

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,853 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  160

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
21.3%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Manning Elementary School ranks better than 79.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (21.3%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manning Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 36th best among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manning Elementary School is $28,853, which is the 27th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manning Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manning Elementary School 190th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Manning Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manning Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.02 778th 884 12.0%
2004 15.03 755th 882 14.4%
2005 30.60 637th 887 28.2%
2006 40.36 591st 911 35.1%
2007 31.55 687th 911 24.6%
2008 16.59 787th 908 13.3%
2009 42.18 578th 909 36.4%
2010 33.60 660th 920 28.3%
2011 24.84 737th 924 20.2%
2012 35.75 646th 930 30.5%
2013 47.54 530th 928 42.9%
2014 59.22 414th 926 55.3%
2015 65.43 333rd 914 63.6%
2016 27.25 722nd 932 22.5%
2017 42.97 581st 938 38.1%
2018 65.70 331st 934 64.6%
2019 63.12 345th 942 63.4%
2021 72.26 260th 936 72.2%
2022 83.61 142nd 932 84.8%
2023 88.80 86th 928 90.7%
2024 79.29 190th 916 79.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.27 526th 886 40.6%
2019 44.26 517th 896 42.3%
2021 70.36 182nd 894 79.6%
2022 87.45 55th 905 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 393rd 685 42.6%
2019 23.65 602nd 700 14.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 325th 893 63.6%
2022 95.18 15th 901 98.3%
2023 84.27 129th 887 85.5%
2024 72.80 233rd 886 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 345th 898 61.6%
2019 64.35 316th 907 65.2%
2021 66.15 299th 904 66.9%
2022 74.88 207th 908 77.2%
2024 84.34 121st 891 86.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.31 238th 925 74.3%
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Rank History for White students at Manning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.79 77th 765 89.9%
2022 91.06 26th 764 96.6%
2023 93.58 16th 762 97.9%
2024 91.72 22nd 753 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 8, 2014

Open Quote Terrific principal, beautiful grounds - tucked into the woods, inclusive, small community, diverse, safe. Just a great public elementary school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Manning Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 58 71 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1989 59 78 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1990 72 97 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1991 68 99 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 70 107 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 68 106 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1994 70 84 11 38 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1995 53 94 2 37 3 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 53 94 2 37 3 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 47 94 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 181
1998 33 97 2 45 3 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 34 87 2 38 5 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 28 88 6 37 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 40 88 7 26 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 65 73 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2003 65 73 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2004 69 64 10 26 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2005 85 45 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2006 93 37 12 27 0 n/a n/a 3 172
2007 78 27 11 35 0 n/a n/a 2 153
2008 59 27 11 46 0 n/a n/a 4 147
2009 72 23 11 35 1 1 3 0 146
2010 62 33 9 39 3 0 7 0 153
2011 67 30 9 35 0 0 8 0 149
2012 66 37 6 47 0 0 8 0 164
2013 73 25 7 39 0 1 14 0 159
2014 71 31 6 36 0 1 14 0 159
2015 69 32 4 40 0 1 11 0 157
2016 65 34 8 44 0 1 10 0 162
2017 65 30 6 44 0 1 12 0 158
2018 61 31 6 41 0 1 12 0 152
2019 65 22 8 39 0 1 12 0 147
2020 69 19 6 36 0 1 13 0 144
2021 81 22 10 42 0 1 19 0 175
2022 76 21 6 41 0 0 16 0 160
2023 83 19 7 34 0 0 17 0 160

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manning Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 150 n/a n/a n/a
1989 158 n/a n/a n/a
1990 195 n/a n/a n/a
1991 190 n/a n/a n/a
1992 199 n/a n/a n/a
1993 211 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 203 n/a n/a n/a
1995 189 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 189 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 181 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 180 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 166 n/a 0.0 84.9
2000 161 n/a 0.0 68.9
2001 161 n/a 0.0 55.3
2002 168 n/a n/a 52.4
2003 168 n/a n/a 52.4
2004 169 13.5 12.5 44.4
2005 162 13.4 12.1 40.1
2006 172 12.4 13.9 34.3
2007 153 13.0 11.8 35.8
2008 147 13.6 10.8 40.6
2009 146 13.5 10.8 37
2010 153 13.0 11.7 41.2
2011 149 13.4 11.1 36.9
2012 164 13.0 12.6 42.1
2013 159 12.5 12.7 34.6
2014 159 10.5 15.0 43.4
2015 157 15.0 10.4 38.2
2016 162 15.0 10.8 n/a
2017 158 12.3 12.7 n/a
2018 152 12.8 11.8 n/a
2019 147 14.2 10.2 n/a
2020 144 14.0 10.2 n/a
2021 175 16.1 10.8 n/a
2022 160 14.9 10.6 n/a
2023 160 16.2 9.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manning Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 150 n/a n/a n/a
1989 158 n/a n/a n/a
1990 195 n/a n/a n/a
1991 190 n/a n/a n/a
1992 199 n/a n/a n/a
1993 211 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 203 n/a n/a n/a
1995 189 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 189 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 181 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 180 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 166 n/a 0.0 84.9
2000 161 n/a 0.0 68.9
2001 161 n/a 0.0 55.3
2002 168 n/a n/a 52.4
2003 168 n/a n/a 52.4
2004 169 13.5 12.5 44.4
2005 162 13.4 12.1 40.1
2006 172 12.4 13.9 34.3
2007 153 13.0 11.8 35.8
2008 147 13.6 10.8 40.6
2009 146 13.5 10.8 37
2010 153 13.0 11.7 41.2
2011 149 13.4 11.1 36.9
2012 164 13.0 12.6 42.1
2013 159 12.5 12.7 34.6
2014 159 10.5 15.0 43.4
2015 157 15.0 10.4 38.2
2016 162 15.0 10.8 n/a
2017 158 12.3 12.7 n/a
2018 152 12.8 11.8 n/a
2019 147 14.2 10.2 n/a
2020 144 14.0 10.2 n/a
2021 175 16.1 10.8 n/a
2022 160 14.9 10.6 n/a
2023 160 16.2 9.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Manning Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,501 (5.5%) $25,967 (94.5%) $27,469
2020 $1,400 (4.9%) $27,000 (95.1%) $28,400
2021 $2,008 (7.0%) $26,846 (93.0%) $28,853

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manning Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 928 Elementary schools
 27.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manning Elementary School)7372.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manning Elementary School)5261.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manning Elementary School)7669.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manning Elementary School)5152.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manning Elementary School)5377.8
 24.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manning Elementary School)5868.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Manning Elementary School)4389.5
 46.5%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Manning Elementary School)6874.4
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Manning Elementary School)5360.8
 7.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Manning Elementary School)4389.5
 46.5%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students147160
 8.8%
African American2219
 13.6%
American Indian00
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic3934
 12.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6583
 27.7%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%


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Manning Elementary School ranks 190th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 160 students attended Manning Elementary School.

Students at Manning Elementary School are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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