Serving 565 students in grades 6-12, Dearborn 6-12 Stem 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Dearborn school serves the southwest part of Roxbury, MA, covering approximately 15.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
You Matter Here.
School Rankings
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy 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 Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1542 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
62%
10%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy's ranking?
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is ranked #1542 out of 1,626 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy?
565 students attend Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy?
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy offer ?
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy part of?
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is part of Boston School District.
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