Boston Middle School Academy (Closed 2016)

215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 8 students in grades 7-8, Boston Middle School Academy 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(14-15)
≤20%
61%
(14-15)
≤20%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
75%
10%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
70%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Boston Middle School Academy?
8 students attend Boston Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Boston Middle School Academy students are Black, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boston Middle School Academy?
Boston Middle School Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Middle School Academy offer ?
Boston Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Boston Middle School Academy part of?
Boston Middle School Academy is part of Boston School District.

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