Best High Schools in Central, Boston, MA

Central, Boston, MA has 3 high schools with 1,785 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central underperform expectations.

1. Quincy Upper School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 530 Students

2. Snowden International High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

3. Charlestown High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central, Boston, MA

Central, Boston, MA has 5 middle schools with 2,592 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central underperform expectations.

1. Vassal Lane Upper School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central, Boston, MA

Central, Boston, MA has 2 elementary schools with 922 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central underperform expectations.

1. Eliot K-8 Innovation School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students

2. Quincy Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students

3. Warren-prescott K-8 School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students

4. Hurley K-8 School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students

5. Kennedy-longfellow

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students

6. Condon K-8 School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 635 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central, Boston, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Central, Boston, MA has a total population of 21,469 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central, Boston, MA

5,299

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

65%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central, Boston, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

37.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

9.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

27.47 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, Boston, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, Boston, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,880 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Central, Boston, MA

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Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Dock Square, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Back Bay, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South End, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Boston, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Waterfront, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
MIT, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gove Street, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations