Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mission Hill 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Science Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mission Hill School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mission Hill School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
30%
23%
Black
28%
10%
White
34%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mission Hill School often compared to?
Mission Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curley K-8 School, John F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mission Hill School?
223 students attend Mission Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mission Hill School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Hill School?
Mission Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mission Hill School offer ?
Mission Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mission Hill School part of?
Mission Hill School is part of Boston School District.
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