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Best Schools in 02121, MA
02121, MA has 19 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,392 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 02121 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02121, MA
The top high schools in 02121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boston Latin Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1723 Students
2. Community Academy Of Science And Health
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
3. Techboston Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 871 Students
4. Burke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 420 Students
5. English High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 651 Students
6. Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
7. Greater Egleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
8. Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02121, MA
The top middle schools in 02121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Higginson-lewis K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 177 Students
2. Frederick Pilot Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02121, MA
The top elementary schools in 02121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hernandez K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
2. Holmes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
3. Haley Pilot School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
4. Trotter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
5. Up Academy Holland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 636 Students
6. Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
7. Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 374 Students
8. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 442 Students
9. Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02121, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02121, MA has a total population of 31,445 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02121, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02121, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02121, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02121, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02121, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02121, MA
How many schools are in 02121, MA?
02121, MA has 19 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,392 students in total.
How do schools in 02121 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 02121 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 02121 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02121?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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