Serving 28 students in grades 8-12, Carter 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter Developmental Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dorchester, MA, covering approximately 49.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter School's student population of 28 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carter School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
12:1
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
50%
10%
White
11%
51%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter School?
The graduation rate of Carter School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carter School?
28 students attend Carter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carter School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter School?
Carter School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carter School offer ?
Carter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carter School part of?
Carter School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter School located?
Carter School is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Dorchester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Roxbury.
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