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Conservatory Lab Charter


At a glance
255thof 348 Massachusetts districts▼ 3
Better than 26% of Massachusetts districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-8
395 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
·(617) 254-8904·All Massachusetts district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 26.7% of districts
1
School
454
Students
Top rankedConservatory Lab Charter School582nd of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools
Biggest riser
Conservatory Lab Charter School up 27 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Conservatory Lab Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Conservatory Lab Charter (District) in Massachusetts. With a total enrollment of 444 students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on MCAS assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

The school is ranked 582 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.85%), Mathematics (30.16%), and Science (24%) fall below the state averages. However, the school did perform better than the state in 6th grade English Language Arts. Notably, the school struggles with 8th grade Mathematics (16% proficient) and Civics (12% proficient), indicating a need for targeted interventions in these areas.

While the school's student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7 and per-student spending of $18,007 suggest adequate resources, the school's overall low ranking and academic performance may point to equity concerns that require further investigation. Understanding the factors contributing to the school's strengths in specific grade levels, as well as addressing its weaknesses in Mathematics and Science, could help guide improvement efforts and ensure students are prepared for success.

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