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Public School Overviews: Suffolk County (Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop), Essex County, Middlesex County, Norfolk County, and Plymouth County

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Boston Public Schools 26 Court St, Boston MA 02108, 617-635-9050

Boston Public Schools educates 55,080 students in grades PK-12, housed in 138 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-1 (8), PK-5 (37), K-5 (28), K-7 (1), K-8 (6), PK-8 (4), PK-12 (2), 6-8 (17), 6-12 (1), 7-12 (3) and 9-12 (29). 18.3% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 19.3% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 4,625 teachers, including 4,110 in core academic areas, 89.8% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $12,872 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling. A number of elementary schools offer before- and/or after-school care; some are district-run and others are through various school partners such as the YMCA. The Boston after School & Beyond Initiative is also focused on after-school educational & recreational programs for children and teens.

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Chelsea Public Schools, City Hall, Room 216, 500 Broadway, Chelsea MA 02150, 617-889-8415

Chelsea Public Schools educates 5,566 students in grades PK-12, housed in 9 buildings across the city. In 1989 Boston University formed a partnership with the city of Chelsea to manage and improve Chelsea's public schools. Grade configurations are PK-8 (6), 5-8 (2) and 9-12 (1). 19.4% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 14.7% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 450 teachers, including 389 in core academic areas, 91% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $9,007 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Revere Public Schools, 101 School St, Revere MA 02151, 781-286-8221

Revere Public Schools educates 5,855 students in grades PK-12, housed in 11 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-7 (7), 6-8 (2) and 7-12 (2). 11.5% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 13.8% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 382 teachers, including 348 in core academic areas, 97.2% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $7,805 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.

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Winthrop Public Schools, 45 Pauline St, Winthrop MA 02152, 617-846-5500

Winthrop Public Schools educates 2,017 students in grades PK-12, housed in 4 buildings across the city. Grade configurations are PK-5 (1), 6-8 (1) and 9-12 (1). 7.6% of district students are classified as Limited English Proficient and 19.3% are enrolled in Special Education programs. The district employs 152 teachers, including 135 in core academic areas, 91% of whom are rated "highly qualified". District student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1. Per-pupil cost (district) is $8,011 (2005). A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP) and Special Needs students. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.