Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clap Elementary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roger Clap serves the southeast part of Dorchester, MA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clap Elementary School's student population of 140 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clap Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clap Elementary School's ranking?
Clap Elementary School is ranked #1538 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Clap Elementary School often compared to?
Clap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Elementary School, Everett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Clap Elementary School?
140 students attend Clap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Clap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clap Elementary School?
Clap Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clap Elementary School offer ?
Clap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clap Elementary School part of?
Clap Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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