South Row

Summary:

South Row is an elementary school in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, serving 463 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on MCAS assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

South Row's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.44% of South Row students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.4% in the Chelmsford district and 39.17% statewide. In Mathematics, 59.39% of South Row students were proficient or better, compared to 54.12% in the district and 40.91% statewide. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students per teacher may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Center Elementary School and Byam School, South Row generally outperforms them in academic metrics, ranking, and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that South Row may be a desirable option for families in the Chelmsford area.


Detail:

Public K-4

 250 Boston Rd
       Chelmsford, MA  01824


(978) 251-5177

District: Chelmsford

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,510 Help


Students who attend South Row usually attend:

Middle:    McCarthy Middle School
High:    Chelmsford High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Asian:
16.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Row ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Chelmsford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details South Row has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Chelmsford School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Asian (16%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Row is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Chelmsford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Row is $16,510, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Chelmsford School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Row:

SchoolDigger ranks South Row 204th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See South Row in the ranking list.)

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Chelmsford:

SchoolDigger ranks Chelmsford 80th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Row

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Rank History for all students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.58 258th 884 70.8%
2004 86.41 91st 882 89.7%
2005 88.32 63rd 887 92.9%
2006 77.79 194th 911 78.7%
2007 76.75 207th 911 77.3%
2008 84.43 114th 908 87.4%
2009 84.56 113th 909 87.6%
2010 82.56 149th 920 83.8%
2011 76.40 225th 924 75.6%
2012 81.82 153rd 930 83.5%
2013 73.91 252nd 928 72.8%
2014 76.95 200th 926 78.4%
2015 79.20 173rd 914 81.1%
2016 79.12 180th 932 80.7%
2017 82.84 143rd 938 84.8%
2018 81.16 157th 934 83.2%
2019 74.03 241st 942 74.4%
2021 73.41 242nd 936 74.1%
2022 85.65 123rd 932 86.8%
2023 86.63 116th 928 87.5%
2024 78.42 204th 916 77.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.31 156th 886 82.4%
2019 54.35 375th 896 58.1%
2021 66.95 206th 894 77.0%
2022 78.33 132nd 905 85.4%
2023 62.20 207th 703 70.6%
2024 62.13 204th 731 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.33 146th 772 81.1%
2023 77.12 94th 757 87.6%
2024 63.60 217th 760 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 183rd 893 79.5%
2019 68.44 269th 902 70.2%
2021 67.83 281st 898 68.7%
2022 84.00 137th 901 84.8%
2023 87.21 104th 887 88.3%
2024 72.60 236th 886 73.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.20 149th 632 76.4%
2022 68.34 153rd 672 77.2%
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Rank History for Male students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.75 125th 898 86.1%
2019 75.73 200th 907 77.9%
2021 75.25 222nd 904 75.4%
2022 83.55 126th 908 86.1%
2023 83.26 134th 896 85.0%
2024 81.56 150th 891 83.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.82 243rd 925 73.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.78 67th 154 56.5%
2021 63.14 63rd 141 55.3%
2022 66.06 59th 143 58.7%
2024 58.98 75th 152 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at South Row

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 216th 772 72.0%
2019 62.61 284th 780 63.6%
2021 56.03 321st 765 58.0%
2022 68.25 217th 764 71.6%
2023 70.73 195th 762 74.4%
2024 62.80 269th 753 64.3%
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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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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Open Quote The South Row school community is top notch...The teachers are caring, always willing to assist and help...It feels good knowing our children are well served in their early, and most important years of their lives... Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Row

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 462 1 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1989 490 1 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1990 506 2 23 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 508 1 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 506 2 34 11 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1993 485 3 39 9 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1994 513 1 42 6 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 517 6 36 6 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 517 6 36 6 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 542 7 42 5 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 541 10 40 4 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 545 9 38 4 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2000 402 5 27 4 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 410 1 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 421 1 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 421 1 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 414 1 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 388 1 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 369 2 27 5 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 343 4 30 8 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 314 4 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 399 16 47 8 1 0 2 0 473
2010 377 20 54 9 1 2 1 0 464
2011 354 22 60 9 0 3 2 0 450
2012 344 21 56 2 0 4 3 0 430
2013 332 18 61 2 0 3 4 0 420
2014 319 13 66 7 0 2 5 0 412
2015 291 6 68 15 0 1 8 0 389
2016 288 6 69 21 0 1 7 0 392
2017 271 4 66 24 0 0 14 0 379
2018 282 11 68 25 0 0 15 0 401
2019 298 8 63 27 2 0 18 0 416
2020 317 12 68 28 2 0 16 0 443
2021 282 17 73 30 2 0 18 0 422
2022 306 14 79 26 2 0 20 0 447
2023 313 12 74 33 2 0 29 0 463

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 South Row

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 488 n/a n/a n/a
1989 515 n/a n/a n/a
1990 532 n/a n/a n/a
1991 539 n/a n/a n/a
1992 553 n/a n/a n/a
1993 536 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 562 n/a n/a n/a
1995 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 596 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 595 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 596 n/a 0.0 3.2
2000 438 n/a 0.0 3
2001 438 n/a 0.0 2.5
2002 446 n/a n/a 4
2003 446 n/a n/a 4
2004 434 28.6 15.2 1.6
2005 416 27.1 15.4 2.9
2006 403 27.1 14.9 3.7
2007 385 25.0 15.4 4.7
2008 353 20.9 16.9 4.8
2009 473 24.9 19.0 5.7
2010 464 23.9 19.3 5.2
2011 450 23.4 19.1 4.9
2012 430 23.6 18.2 5.3
2013 420 25.5 16.4 7.4
2014 412 25.9 15.8 6.6
2015 389 27.0 14.4 12.1
2016 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
2017 379 28.0 13.5 n/a
2018 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
2019 416 33.0 12.6 n/a
2020 443 33.0 13.4 n/a
2021 422 33.0 12.7 n/a
2022 447 34.0 13.1 n/a
2023 463 34.0 13.6 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 South Row

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 488 n/a n/a n/a
1989 515 n/a n/a n/a
1990 532 n/a n/a n/a
1991 539 n/a n/a n/a
1992 553 n/a n/a n/a
1993 536 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 562 n/a n/a n/a
1995 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 565 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 596 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 595 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 596 n/a 0.0 3.2
2000 438 n/a 0.0 3
2001 438 n/a 0.0 2.5
2002 446 n/a n/a 4
2003 446 n/a n/a 4
2004 434 28.6 15.2 1.6
2005 416 27.1 15.4 2.9
2006 403 27.1 14.9 3.7
2007 385 25.0 15.4 4.7
2008 353 20.9 16.9 4.8
2009 473 24.9 19.0 5.7
2010 464 23.9 19.3 5.2
2011 450 23.4 19.1 4.9
2012 430 23.6 18.2 5.3
2013 420 25.5 16.4 7.4
2014 412 25.9 15.8 6.6
2015 389 27.0 14.4 12.1
2016 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
2017 379 28.0 13.5 n/a
2018 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
2019 416 33.0 12.6 n/a
2020 443 33.0 13.4 n/a
2021 422 33.0 12.7 n/a
2022 447 34.0 13.1 n/a
2023 463 34.0 13.6 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Row

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $274 (1.9%) $14,246 (98.1%) $14,520
2020 $244 (1.7%) $14,172 (98.3%) $14,416
2021 $836 (5.1%) $15,674 (94.9%) $16,510

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Row

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 928 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Row)7266.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chelmsford)6659.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Row)5759.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chelmsford)5649.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Row)6062.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chelmsford)6549.4
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Row)7071.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chelmsford)6258
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Row)6664.7
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chelmsford)6854.7
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (South Row)6365.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chelmsford)6251.2
 10.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416463
 11.3%
African American812
 50%
American Indian22
Asian6374
 17.5%
Hispanic2733
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White298313
 5%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Row

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended South Row.

South Row ranks 204th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at South Row are 68% White, 16% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend South Row usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCarthy Middle School
High : Chelmsford High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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