Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter served 203 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 203 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 35-39% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 35-39% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15) | 72% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 14% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter is Boston Collegiate Charter School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edward Everett (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dorchester Edward Everett Grades: PK-5 | 272 students
0.2 miles
71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778 0.2 PK-5 272 - Dorchester Mather Grades: PK-5 | 608 students
0.2 miles
24 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8757 0.2 PK-5 608 - Dorchester William E Russell Grades: PK-5 | 408 students
0.6 miles
750 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8803 0.6 PK-5 408 - Dorchester Boston Collegiate Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 700 students
0.7 miles
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172 0.7 5-12 700 - Dorchester Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 214 students
0.7 miles
23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950 0.7 6-8 214
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