Clarence R Edwards Middle School (Closed 2021)

28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 206 students in grades 7-8, Clarence R Edwards Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1632 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
37%
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6-9%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
70%
23%
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Black
16%
10%
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White
10%
56%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarence R Edwards Middle School's ranking?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School is ranked #1632 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Clarence R Edwards Middle School?
206 students attend Clarence R Edwards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Clarence R Edwards Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarence R Edwards Middle School?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clarence R Edwards Middle School offer ?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarence R Edwards Middle School part of?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School is part of Boston School District.

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