Summary:
The 02119 zip code area of Roxbury, Massachusetts is home to 14 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students. While some schools, like Hale Elementary School and Mendell Elementary School, stand out for their strong academic performance on MCAS Next Generation tests, others, such as Orchard Gardens K-8 School and Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy, struggle with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.
The high schools in the area also show mixed results, with City on a Hill Charter Public School having a 63.2% four-year graduation rate and a 23.7% dropout rate, while Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School has an 8.0% four-year graduation rate and a 34.5% dropout rate. The variation in funding and resources, as seen in the wide range of spending per student and student-teacher ratios, may be a contributing factor to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools.
Overall, the schools in the 02119 zip code area serve a diverse student population and face a range of challenges, from stark differences in academic performance to concerns around high school completion. While some schools, like Hale Elementary and Mendell Elementary, are standouts, the data suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the disparities observed across the schools in this area.
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