Carter School

396 Northampton Street
Boston, MA 02118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 24 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 lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carter School's student population of 24 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Carter School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
33%
23%
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Black
50%
10%
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White
8%
56%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Carter School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Carter School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% 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?
24 students attend Carter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carter School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter School?
Carter School has a student ration of 24:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter School part of?
Carter School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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