Match Charter Public School

1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Match Charter Public School serves 1,213 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Match Charter Public School 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 16% (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 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Match Charter Public School's student population of 1,213 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,213 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
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School Rankings

Match Charter Public School 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 Match Charter Public School is 0.55, which is less 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
#1345 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
47%
22%
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Black
48%
10%
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White
1%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Match Charter Public School's ranking?
Match Charter Public School is ranked #1345 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Match Charter Public School often compared to?
Match Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Match Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Match Charter Public School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Match Charter Public School?
1,213 students attend Match Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Match Charter Public School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Match Charter Public School?
Match Charter Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Match Charter Public School offer ?
Match Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Match Charter Public School part of?
Match Charter Public School is part of Match Charter Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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