Lee Academy

25 Dunbar Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lee Academy serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Lee Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lee Academy's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Lee Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lee Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
35%
22%
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Black
46%
10%
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White
6%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Academy's ranking?
Lee Academy is ranked #1312 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Lee Academy?
192 students attend Lee Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lee Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Academy?
Lee Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee Academy offer ?
Lee Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee Academy part of?
Lee Academy is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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