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
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: 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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