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Advent School

15 Brimmer Street, Boston, MA, 02108-0210 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1961 on the principles of social justice, the School takes pride in the exceptional education we offer children. Interweaving skill instruction and in-depth thematic study, we believe that teaching children within a meaningful historic, cultural, and environmental context builds confident students able make robust connections in their learning. The Advent School educates children from Early Childhood through Sixth Grade in a nurturing environment. We promote in-depth understanding and mastery of academic skills, challenging students to think critically and take multiple perspectives. The heart of The Advent School is its diverse, inclusive community. Our goal is to cultivate compassionate, responsible individuals who have the confidence to take action consistent with their beliefs, and to understand their part in a larger world. ...

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School Overview:

	Advent School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
County	Suffolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	135 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 13 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 17 students
	Grade 2 - 16 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 21 students
	Grade 6 - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Founded in 1961 on the principles of social justice, the School takes pride in the exceptional education we offer children. Interweaving skill instruction and in-depth thematic study, we believe that teaching children within a meaningful historic, cultural, and environmental context builds confident students able make robust connections in their learning. The Advent School educates children from Early Childhood through Sixth Grade in a nurturing environment. We promote in-depth understanding and mastery of academic skills, challenging students to think critically and take multiple perspectives. The heart of The Advent School is its diverse, inclusive community. Our goal is to cultivate compassionate, responsible individuals who have the confidence to take action consistent with their beliefs, and to understand their part in a larger world.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02108)	School Zip (02108)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,446 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	77%	43%
Population Average Age	41 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	1.6 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$71,199	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.3 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	41% / 59%	58% / 42%