Mather Elementary School

Mather Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
24 Parish St,  Boston, MA
Boston Public Schools
4.1
493 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marcia Riddick
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.1%
State Average
7.6%
Science
1.6%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Black
43.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.6%
Hispanic
20%
White
4.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
4.0 student
9/16/2025
The school is good fr learning but the food is a little bit below average school lunches : )
5.0 parent
6/9/2013
My daughter just completed her second year at the Mather. After visiting many local schools, we felt confident that the Mather principal and teachers would provide a great environment and a love of learning. We haven't been disappointed! Our daughter participates in art, science, ballet, library, mu...
2.0 other
9/22/2012
The Mather has good ideals, just no great way to implement them. Both the principal and vice principal are white ladies with no children. They are cold and lack reliability to the families their school services. Although the principal wants to change the school for the beret she is unreceptive to cu...
5.0 other
5/15/2011
I attended the Mather School from 1959-1962 and got the best education! I still remember every teacher's name and went on to Girls Latin School (eventually college and grad school.) They separated children into two buildings back then. I started out in K-3 (1955-1959) at the Edward Southworth School...

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Mather Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Boston, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Mather Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $807,318. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Academy of Science & Health, Dorchester Academy, Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School, and more. Learn more about what Boston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mather Elementary School.

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