Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph Lee 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 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Lee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph Lee's student population of 547 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Lee 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 Joseph Lee is 0.61, 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
#1584 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
53%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
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 Joseph Lee's ranking?
Joseph Lee is ranked #1584 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Lee?
547 students attend Joseph Lee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Joseph Lee students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Lee?
Joseph Lee has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Lee offer ?
Joseph Lee offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Lee part of?
Joseph Lee is part of Boston School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
i strongly recommend this school because in 2012 september the school will be welcoming new 6th graders for the first time and will keep adding until 8th grade the school will have citizen school for the upper school and have activities for the lower school the kids in this school dont show much volience the school serves free lunch to does with low income this school is a very safe enviorment for all kids from different culture this school doesnt encourage bullying and if one is being bullied they can report it anoynomisly the school teachers are very advanced for the kids and care very much for the kids the joseph lee school is a school to feel welcomed learn new thing make friends talk to your teacher and even the school has conselors for kids with personall problems
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