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Boston


At a glance
298thof 348 Massachusetts districts▲ 7
Better than 14% of Massachusetts districts
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
·(617) 635-9050·All Massachusetts district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 14.4% of districts
108
Schools
46,094
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedBoston Latin School2nd of 349 Massachusetts high schools
Biggest riser
Grew Elementary School up 274 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Frederick Pilot Middle School 6.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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17 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Boston public school system consists of 109 schools, including 75 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 28 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across the district, with some standout schools like Boston Latin School and Boston Latin Academy consistently ranking among the top schools in Massachusetts. These high-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient or better in MCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th grade.

In contrast, some schools in the district, such as English High School and Mattahunt Elementary School, struggle with very low proficiency rates across multiple subject areas. The data suggests that higher spending per student is generally associated with better academic outcomes, and schools with lower student-teacher ratios tend to have stronger results. This highlights the importance of resource allocation and class size in supporting student success.

Overall, the Boston school data reveals a diverse landscape, with pockets of excellence alongside areas in need of significant improvement. Understanding these performance trends can help inform strategies to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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