Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02125


Summary:

The 02125 zip code of Dorchester, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school. These schools face significant academic challenges, with most students performing well below state proficiency levels in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Boston Collegiate Charter School stands out as the only high school in the area, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. The school also performs well on MCAS tests, with proficiency rates above the Boston Collegiate Charter (District) and state averages in many subject areas and grade levels. In contrast, Conservatory Lab Charter School has a unique focus on music and the arts, but its overall test scores are below state averages, though the school has shown improvement over the past few years.

The student populations at these schools are predominantly non-white, with high percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, suggesting that resources may not be evenly distributed. Addressing the systemic issues in this area will likely require a multifaceted approach targeting resource allocation, instructional practices, and support for students and families.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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