Serving 428 students in grades 7-12, Margarita Muniz Academy 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margarita Muniz Academy serves the southwest part of Jamaica Plain, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margarita Muniz Academy's student population of 428 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margarita Muniz Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margarita Muniz Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1512 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
51%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margarita Muniz Academy's ranking?
Margarita Muniz Academy is ranked #1512 out of 1,626 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margarita Muniz Academy?
The graduation rate of Margarita Muniz Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Margarita Muniz Academy?
428 students attend Margarita Muniz Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Margarita Muniz Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margarita Muniz Academy?
Margarita Muniz Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margarita Muniz Academy offer ?
Margarita Muniz Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margarita Muniz Academy part of?
Margarita Muniz Academy is part of Boston School District.
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