Roger Clap serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Roger Clap 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 11-19% (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 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roger Clap ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roger Clap's student population of 123 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roger Clap 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 Roger Clap is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1319 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
41%
22%
Black
33%
10%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Roger Clap's ranking?
Roger Clap is ranked #1319 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Roger Clap often compared to?
Roger Clapis often viewed alongside schools like William E Russell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Roger Clap?
123 students attend Roger Clap.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Roger Clap students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger Clap?
Roger Clap has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roger Clap offer ?
Roger Clap offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roger Clap part of?
Roger Clap is part of Boston School District.
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