Elementary Schools in Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

The Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is the sole elementary school located within the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) in Massachusetts. Serving grades PK-5 with 288 students, this public charter school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School lags significantly behind the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 22.61% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.53%, and just 14.78% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.74%. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes.

The Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School serves a high-need student population, with a large proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may be a significant contributor to the school's challenges. As the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) as a whole is also one of the lowest-performing districts in Massachusetts, addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's poor performance will be crucial for supporting the broader Dudley Street Neighborhood community.