Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower

1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 70-79%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
(15-16)
70-79%
64%
(15-16)
60-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
30%
10%
White
15%
53%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower often compared to?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Loweris often viewed alongside schools like Murphy K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
218 students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower offer ?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower part of?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 70-79%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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