Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Summary:

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is a public elementary charter school in Boston, Massachusetts, serving 278 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools over the past several years, with academic performance well below state and district averages.

While the school's overall academic performance is low, it performs relatively better for certain student subgroups. For example, the school's African American and Hispanic students outperform their peers at the district and state level, ranking in the top 30-40% of schools for these subgroups. However, the school struggles with its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the bottom 25% of schools for these subgroups. Interestingly, the school stands out for its strong performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools for this subgroup.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Boston area, such as Orchard Gardens K-8 School, Conservatory Lab Charter School, and Winthrop Elementary School, Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School generally performs worse on MCAS assessments, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's academic performance has also declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from the bottom 5% of schools in 2015-2016 to the bottom 15% in more recent years.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 6 Shirley Street
       Boston, MA  02119


(617) 227-8055

District: Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
800th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,112 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.2%
Hispanic:
34.2%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.2%), Hispanic (34.2%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is $20,112.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School 800th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District):

SchoolDigger ranks Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) 341st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 5.94 907th 932 2.7%
2017 8.19 899th 938 4.2%
2018 13.33 841st 934 10.0%
2019 14.71 839th 942 10.9%
2021 16.51 775th 936 17.2%
2022 15.16 805th 932 13.6%
2023 16.78 785th 928 15.4%
2024 15.23 800th 916 12.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.92 55th 258 78.7%
2021 69.87 24th 240 90.0%
2022 68.37 32nd 267 88.0%
2023 54.90 61st 264 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 793rd 886 10.5%
2019 26.09 748th 896 16.5%
2021 25.27 718th 894 19.7%
2022 25.66 733rd 905 19.0%
2023 15.90 681st 703 3.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.94 587th 685 14.3%
2019 33.89 506th 700 27.7%
2021 28.74 542nd 705 23.1%
2022 26.96 616th 772 20.2%
2023 33.04 560th 757 26.0%
2024 28.89 605th 760 20.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.65 819th 893 8.3%
2019 12.65 832nd 902 7.8%
2021 26.52 663rd 898 26.2%
2022 27.13 661st 901 26.6%
2023 27.71 654th 887 26.3%
2024 22.41 705th 886 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.13 792nd 898 11.8%
2019 20.95 755th 907 16.8%
2021 10.11 852nd 904 5.8%
2022 9.73 862nd 908 5.1%
2023 13.05 812th 896 9.4%
2024 12.20 820th 891 8.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.11 723rd 925 21.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.65 357th 399 10.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 112th 174 35.6%
2019 40.86 104th 172 39.5%
2021 47.01 74th 166 55.4%
2022 36.25 113th 173 34.7%
2023 41.31 97th 167 41.9%
2024 41.80 98th 167 41.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.20 228th 379 39.8%
2019 55.73 147th 398 63.1%
2021 47.49 159th 379 58.0%
2022 49.96 147th 401 63.3%
2023 55.93 137th 420 67.4%
2024 27.50 356th 446 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 1 81 0 47 1 0 1 0 131
2014 2 113 0 59 1 0 3 0 178
2015 0 148 0 69 1 0 2 0 220
2016 1 161 0 89 2 0 2 0 255
2017 4 178 0 107 2 0 1 0 292
2018 2 177 0 102 0 0 3 0 284
2019 5 160 0 89 1 0 1 0 256
2020 9 162 3 90 1 1 5 0 271
2021 8 174 2 103 1 1 5 0 294
2022 6 178 3 94 3 0 2 0 286
2023 8 170 1 95 2 0 2 0 278

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 131 7.9 16.3 86.3
2014 178 13.0 13.6 80.9
2015 220 15.0 14.6 84.5
2016 255 18.0 14.1 n/a
2017 292 20.9 13.9 n/a
2018 284 19.0 14.9 n/a
2019 256 22.0 11.6 n/a
2020 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
2021 294 10.2 28.6 n/a
2022 286 19.5 14.6 n/a
2023 278 19.5 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 131 7.9 16.3 86.3
2014 178 13.0 13.6 80.9
2015 220 15.0 14.6 84.5
2016 255 18.0 14.1 n/a
2017 292 20.9 13.9 n/a
2018 284 19.0 14.9 n/a
2019 256 22.0 11.6 n/a
2020 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
2021 294 10.2 28.6 n/a
2022 286 19.5 14.6 n/a
2023 278 19.5 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,046 (5.5%) $17,866 (94.5%) $18,912
2021 $1,938 (9.6%) $18,174 (90.4%) $20,112

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 839th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 785th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)4020.5
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))4020.5
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)3518
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))3518
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)2225
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))2225
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)4018
 22.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))4018
 22.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)3026.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))3026.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)1515.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))1515.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)1131.6
 20.6%
   5th Grade Science (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))1131.6
 20.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)3223.9
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))3223.9
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)3217.1
 14.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))3217.1
 14.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School)1131.6
 20.6%
   All Grades Science (Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District))1131.6
 20.6%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256278
 8.6%
African American160170
 6.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic8995
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White58
 60%
Two or More Races12
 100%


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Students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School are 61% African American, 34% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School.

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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