Summary:
The 02121 zip code in Boston has only one middle school option, the Frederick Pilot Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the Boston and Massachusetts state averages, with proficiency rates in the single digits for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Despite the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, suggesting significant resources are being invested, the academic outcomes remain consistently poor. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 8.29% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.27% in Boston and 41.53% statewide. Similarly, only 2.2% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 27.68% in Boston and 40.74% statewide, and just 2.63% were proficient or better in Science, compared to 22.24% in Boston and 41.51% statewide.
The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates it serves a high-need student population, which may require additional support and targeted strategies to address the unique challenges these students face. The school's consistent low rankings and lack of improvement over the past few years suggest a need for a comprehensive review and intervention to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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