Serving 8 students in grades 7-8, Boston Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Boston Middle School Academy?
8 students attend Boston Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Boston Middle School Academy students are Black, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Middle School Academy?
Boston Middle School Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Middle School Academy offer ?
Boston Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Boston Middle School Academy part of?
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