Serving 578 students in grades 6-12, Dearborn 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dearborn's student population of 578 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dearborn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dearborn is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
59%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Dearborn's ranking?
Dearborn is ranked #1579 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dearborn?
The graduation rate of Dearborn is 70-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dearborn?
578 students attend Dearborn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dearborn students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearborn?
Dearborn has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dearborn offer ?
Dearborn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dearborn part of?
Dearborn is part of Boston School District.
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