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Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School

23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's student population of 114 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1098 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's ranking?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is ranked #1098 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School often compared to?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neighborhood House Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
114 students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School part of?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is part of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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