Summary:
The 15 schools in zip code 02119 (Roxbury, MA) serve a diverse range of students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with the majority being part of the Boston Public School district, which ranks in the 14th percentile statewide, alongside several charter schools.
For parents, the standout school in this area is Hale Elementary School, which is the only school to consistently earn a 3-star rating and significantly outperforms all others, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in ELA (49%), Math (48%), and Science (55%). Mendell Elementary School is another strong performer, particularly in 6th-grade Math, where its proficiency rate (55%) is more than double the district average. Among charter schools, Bridge Boston Charter School stands out for its exceptional 8th-grade Math scores (55% proficient), which exceed the state average. In contrast, high schools like Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy (83.9% graduation rate) and Greater Egleston High School show mixed results, while Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School faces severe challenges with a 21.5% graduation rate and 0% Math proficiency.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes—the highest-spending schools like Higginson-Lewis K-8 School ($31,329 per student) are among the lowest-performing, while Hale Elementary achieves top results with below-average spending ($24,695). Overall, the area's average proficiency rates (roughly 22% in ELA, 19% in Math, and 18% in Science) are about half the state averages, indicating systemic challenges that require targeted interventions beyond just funding.
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