Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors 63 Schools of Recognition

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors 63 Schools of Recognition

BOSTON – Today, Massachusetts education officials honored 63 Schools of Recognition during a ceremony at the State House.

The schools that were recognized included 55 Schools of Recognition identified through the state accountability system for demonstrating high achievement, significant improvement, and/or high growth; 6 National Blue Ribbon School nominees that DESE nominated for the prestigious national award before the U.S. Education Department discontinued the program in August; and 2 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools that DESE nominated through the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators for their positive educational advances and academic achievement. 

“It’s important to recognize the good work happening in Massachusetts schools,” Governor Maura Healey said. “I hope the teachers, staff and school community for each School of Recognition will take pride in this honor.”

“The schools recognized today are fulfilling important roles in their communities,” Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll said. “Successful schools build a sense of belonging for students, families and staff and make it possible for students to do their best.”

“I’m so proud and grateful for the hard work, passion, and dedication coming from these schools that are being recognized today,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “They reflect what’s possible when our educators, students, families, and communities work together with high expectations and a shared commitment to success.”

“It’s a pleasure to celebrate these 63 schools and recognize the work of the teachers, students and families within them,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “These schools are preparing students for lifelong learning.”

The Schools of Recognition are:

National Blue Ribbon School Nominees

· Community Charter School of Cambridge

· Greenlodge Elementary School (Dedham)

· Jefferson Elementary School (Franklin)

· Joseph Estabrook School (Lexington)

· Littleton Middle School 

· Hoover Elementary School (Melrose)

2025 ESEA Distinguished Schools

· Webster School (Everett)

· Lanesborough Elementary School (Mount Greylock Regional School District)

2025 Schools of Recognition

· Benjamin J. Phelps (Agawam)

· Dallin Elementary School (Arlington)

· Henry Grew Elementary School (Boston)

· Philbrick Elementary School (Boston)

· Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School (Boston)

· New Mission High School (Boston)

· Boston Latin Academy

· Boston Latin School

· Brooke Mattapan (in Boston)

· Nessacus Regional Middle School (Central Berkshire Regional School District)

· Edgar Hooks Elementary School (Chelsea)

· Clinton Elementary School

· Conway Grammar School  

· Excel Academy East Boston

· Leroy L. Wood Elementary School (Fairhaven)

· East Falmouth Elementary School (Falmouth)

· Charles G. Taylor Elementary School (Foxborough)

· King Elementary School (Framingham)

· Cutler School (Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District)

· Hildreth Elementary School (Harvard)

· Joseph L. Mulready Elementary School (Hudson)

· Ipswich High School  

· Leverett Elementary School  

· Fiske Elementary School (Lexington)

· Littleton High School

· Moody Elementary School (Lowell)

· Washington Elementary School (Lowell)

· Stoklosa Middle School (Lowell)

· Manchester Essex Regional High School   

· Marblehead Community Charter Public School (in Marblehead) 

· High Rock School (Needham)

· Burr Elementary School (Newton)

· Ward Elementary School (Newton)

· Williams Elementary School (Newton)

· Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School (Northborough)

· Palmer High School  

· John E. Burke Elementary School (Peabody)

· Pioneer Charter School of Science I (in Everett)

· Pioneer Charter School of Science II (in Saugus)

· Egremont Elementary School (Pittsfield)

· Beechwood Knoll Elementary School (Quincy)

· South West Middle School (Quincy)

· Rising Tide Charter Public School (in Plymouth)

· Salem Academy Charter School (in Salem) 

· Oak Middle School (Shrewsbury)

· North Elementary School (Somerset)

· Frederick Harris Elementary School (Springfield)

· Warner School (Springfield)

· John W. Wynn Middle School (Tewksbury)

· Davis Hill Elementary School (Wachusett Regional School District)

· Plympton Elementary School (Waltham)

· Memorial Elementary School (West Springfield)

· Downey School (Westwood)

· Whately Elementary School 

Ambrose Elementary School (Winchester)