MAURICE J TOBIN
Maurice J Tobin is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Roxbury, MA with about 429 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Maurice J Tobin has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School, located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond. The school reflects the diverse community of Roxbury and seeks to engage students through a curriculum that aligns with district standards while addressing the unique needs of its urban population.
In addition to its core academic offerings, the Tobin School often integrates community-focused initiatives and extracurricular programs designed to support the "whole child." By maintaining a K-8 model, the school aims to provide a consistent educational experience that helps students build strong, long-term relationships with staff and peers. Families interested in enrollment, specific program details, or current school news can find comprehensive information, including contact details and district policies, through the official Boston Public Schools website.
For more information, contact Maurice J Tobin at (617) 635-8393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Roxbury, MA 02120
(617) 635-8393
MAURICE J TOBIN is a public Title I school in Roxbury, MA with about 429 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Boston
- Total Students:
- 429
- Teachers:
- 33.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 429 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.1%
- Black or African American
- 32.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- White
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.