Serving 203 students in grades 4-8, Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
19%
Black
(15-16)73%
9%
White
(15-16)n/a
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter?
203 students attend Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter students are Black, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter?
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter offer ?
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter part of?
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter is part of Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter School District.
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