Young Achievers serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Young Achievers 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 6% (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 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Achievers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Young Achievers's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Achievers 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 Young Achievers is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
49%
22%
Black
47%
10%
White
1%
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
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
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 Young Achievers's ranking?
Young Achievers is ranked #1612 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Young Achievers?
558 students attend Young Achievers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Young Achievers students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Achievers?
Young Achievers has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Young Achievers offer ?
Young Achievers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Achievers part of?
Young Achievers is part of Boston School District.
School Reviews
2 4/27/2020
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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