A+ Top 7%

Bancroft Elementary School

Grades K-05 ANDOVER, MA

Moved up 78 places from 2024 to 2025

#55 State Rank
A+ District Grade
15 Bancroft Street, ANDOVER, MA 01810
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
544 Students
95.6% Attendance Rate
62.1 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

64% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9.3% exceeding expectations

2023 64% 64%
2024 58.7% 58.7%
2025 64% 64%

Mathematics

66.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

15.7% exceeding expectations

2023 52% 52%
2024 61.7% 61.7%
2025 66.7% 66.7%

Science

69% Meeting or exceeding expectations

19% exceeding expectations

2023 64% 64%
2024 73% 73%
2025 69% 69%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 61%8%
2025English Language Arts04 65%11%
2025English Language Arts05 66%9%
2025Mathematics03 64%16%
2025Mathematics04 62%15%
2025Mathematics05 74%16%
2025Science05 69%19%
2024English Language Arts03 57%13%
2024English Language Arts04 53%7%
2024English Language Arts05 66%19%
2024Mathematics03 58%15%
2024Mathematics04 66%13%
2024Mathematics05 61%13%
2024Science05 73%25%
2023English Language Arts03 64%10%
2023English Language Arts04 63%17%
2023English Language Arts05 65%15%
2023Mathematics03 36%7%
2023Mathematics04 59%17%
2023Mathematics05 61%7%
2023Science05 64%17%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

544 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 71.3%
Hispanic 10.1%
Asian 9.2%
Multiracial 7.9%
Black 1.1%

Gender

49.8% Male
50.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 3.7%
Special Education 21.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 9.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.6% Attendance Rate
6.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

A+-Rated School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bancroft Elementary School's grade rating?

Bancroft Elementary School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #55 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 7% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Bancroft Elementary School?

Approximately 544 students are enrolled at Bancroft Elementary School.

How does Bancroft Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Bancroft Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (64% proficient), Mathematics (67% proficient), Science (69% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Bancroft Elementary School?

Bancroft Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Bancroft Elementary School part of?

Bancroft Elementary School is part of Andover School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.