MARY D ALTAVESTA
Mary D Altavesta is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woburn school district, located in Woburn, MA with about 248 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, Mary D Altavesta has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Mary D. Altavesta School, located on Main Street in Woburn, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Woburn Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging personal responsibility and respect for others.
As part of the broader Woburn Public Schools system, the Altavesta School emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to enhance the student experience. The school generally focuses on foundational skills in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities to engage students. Through its programs and staff, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact Mary D Altavesta at (781) 937-8235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8235
http://woburnpublicschools.com
MARY D ALTAVESTA is a public Title I school in Woburn, MA with about 248 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Woburn
- Total Students:
- 248
- Teachers:
- 17.12
- 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 248 students
- White
- 45.6%
- Asian
- 21.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Black or African American
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.