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Best Schools in South Dorchester, Boston, MA
South Dorchester, Boston, MA has 18 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 13 elementary) serving 7,880 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in South Dorchester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Dorchester, Boston, MA
The top high schools in South Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community Academy Of Science And Health
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
2. Techboston Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 871 Students
3. Burke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Dorchester, Boston, MA
The top middle schools in South Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Pilot Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Dorchester, Boston, MA
The top elementary schools in South Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 836 Students
2. Holmes Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
3. Mather Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
4. Kenny Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
5. Up Academy Holland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 636 Students
6. Lee Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 187 Students
7. Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 374 Students
8. Lee K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 541 Students
9. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 442 Students
10. St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Dorchester, Boston, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Dorchester, Boston, MA has a total population of 42,855 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Dorchester, Boston, 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 South Dorchester, Boston, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Dorchester, Boston, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Dorchester, Boston, 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 South Dorchester, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Dorchester, Boston, MA
How many schools are in South Dorchester, Boston, MA?
South Dorchester, Boston, MA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,880 students in total.
How do schools in South Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in South Dorchester score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in South Dorchester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Dorchester?
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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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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