Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mildred Avenue K-8 School 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mildred Avenue K-8 serves the southeast part of Mattapan, MA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mildred Avenue K-8 School's student population of 601 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mildred Avenue K-8 School 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 Mildred Avenue K-8 School is 0.56, 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
#1568 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Avenue K-8 School's ranking?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School is ranked #1568 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mildred Avenue K-8 School often compared to?
Mildred Avenue K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Achievers K-8 School, Ellison-parks Early Education School, Kipp Academy Boston Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mildred Avenue K-8 School?
601 students attend Mildred Avenue K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mildred Avenue K-8 School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mildred Avenue K-8 School?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mildred Avenue K-8 School offer ?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mildred Avenue K-8 School part of?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
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