Middle Schools in Boston

The three middle schools located in Boston - Ohrenberger School, Frederick Pilot Middle School, and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School - are all underperforming compared to the Boston and Massachusetts averages on key metrics like MCAS test scores. While Ohrenberger School has the highest overall MCAS proficiency rates among the three, it still lags behind the city and state averages.

Frederick Pilot Middle School and Higginson-Lewis K-8 School have particularly low proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Massachusetts middle schools. All three schools have relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $27,123 to $31,329 per student, as well as low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that resource allocation may be an issue.

The data indicates that these middle schools are serving predominantly low-income, minority communities, which likely contributes to their academic struggles. However, the stark performance gaps between these Boston middle schools and the state averages point to potential equity issues in the education system. Significant improvements and targeted interventions will be crucial to ensuring all students in the area have access to a high-quality education.