Techboston Lower Academy serves 485 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)9%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)41%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
70%
10%
White
5%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Techboston Lower Academy?
485 students attend Techboston Lower Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Techboston Lower Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Techboston Lower Academy?
Techboston Lower Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Techboston Lower Academy offer ?
Techboston Lower Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Techboston Lower Academy part of?
Techboston Lower Academy is part of Boston School District.
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