Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Achievers 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 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Young Achievers serves the southeast part of Mattapan, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 15.4 square miles, where most students can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The farthest edge of the attendance zone is about 5.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Achievers K-8 School's student population of 489 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Young Achievers 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 Young Achievers K-8 School is 0.54, 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
#1605 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
54%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Achievers K-8 School's ranking?
Young Achievers K-8 School is ranked #1605 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Young Achievers K-8 School often compared to?
Young Achievers K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Ellison-parks Early Education School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Young Achievers K-8 School?
489 students attend Young Achievers K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Young Achievers K-8 School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Achievers K-8 School?
Young Achievers K-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Young Achievers K-8 School offer ?
Young Achievers K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Achievers K-8 School part of?
Young Achievers K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is so bad. There is so many problems there. Whatever you do don't send your kids there please. They will get into arguments and fights. So do me a favor and don't your kids there. I know how it feels to be at that school.
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