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Young Achievers K-8 School

20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Achievers K-8 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 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (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

Young Achievers K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Young Achievers K-8 School's student population of 483 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 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
Young Achievers K-8 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 Young Achievers K-8 School is 0.55, 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)
#1617 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Young Achievers K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Young Achievers K-8 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.
8%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Young Achievers K-8 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.
≤5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Young Achievers K-8 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
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Young Achievers K-8 School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Young Achievers K-8 School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Young Achievers K-8 School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Young Achievers K-8 School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Young Achievers K-8 School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Young Achievers K-8 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 Young Achievers K-8 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Young Achievers K-8 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
78%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Young Achievers K-8 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 (13-14)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Young Achievers K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Young Achievers K-8 School's ranking?
Young Achievers K-8 School is ranked #1617 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Young Achievers K-8 School often compared to?
Young Achievers K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellisonparks Early Education School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Young Achievers K-8 School?
483 students attend Young Achievers K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Young Achievers K-8 School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Achievers K-8 School?
Young Achievers K-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Young Achievers K-8 School offer ?
Young Achievers K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Achievers K-8 School part of?
Young Achievers K-8 School is part of Boston School District.

School Reviews
2   4/27/2020
This school is so bad. There is so many problems there. Whatever you do don't send your kids there please. They will get into arguments and fights. So do me a favor and don't your kids there. I know how it feels to be at that school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - T.G

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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