D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Kilmer K-8 School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 35 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 49th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
D
Students gain 0.52 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 3rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
371
Students
enrolled
9.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$47K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%49/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%3/100Students gain 0.52 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.59 in 2009–19; 3rd percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (−0 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (+4 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%62%reading -12 pts, math +6 pts48th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +5 pts, math +0 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +13 pts, math +7 pts65th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +17 pts, math +12 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 35 Baker Street
City West Roxbury
ZIP Code 02132
District 2502790
NCES School ID 250279000278
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02132

Understanding the community around Kilmer K-8 School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $132,457
Per Capita Income $66,738
Poverty Rate 1.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.4%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $692,800
Median Rent $1,947
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kilmer K-8 School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.4%
Hispanic/Latino 23.7%
Black 18.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More Races 5.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 371
Teachers (FTE) 40.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kilmer K-8 School?
Kilmer K-8 School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kilmer K-8 School?
Kilmer K-8 School has 371 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
What grades does Kilmer K-8 School serve?
Kilmer K-8 School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kilmer K-8 School receive per student?
Kilmer K-8 School receives $47,393 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kilmer K-8 School in 02132 ▼
Avg Home Value
$823,528
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,798
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
30.2%

Other Schools in 02132

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026