Dr. William Henderson Lower
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(617) 635-8725
- Dr. William Henderson Lower serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Dr. William Henderson Lower places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dr. William Henderson Lower's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Dr. William Henderson Lower is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 70-79% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 60-69% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 20% |
| Black | 32% | 9% |
| White | 33% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr. William Henderson Lower is City On A Hill Charter Public School Dudley Square (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dr. William Henderson Upper (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roxbury City On A Hill Charter Public School Dudley Square Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.1 miles
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888 0.1 9-12 272 - Dorchester Center Dr. William Henderson Upper Grades: 2-12 | 606 students
0.5 miles
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365 0.5 2-12 606 - Dorchester Neighborhood House Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-9 | 533 students
0.5 miles
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703 0.5 PK-9 533 - Dorchester Center Codman Academy Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 345 students
0.6 miles
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700 0.6 PK-12 345 - Dorchester Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 214 students
0.6 miles
23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950 0.6 6-8 214
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