Summary:
The 02125 zip code of Dorchester, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with Boston Collegiate Charter School standing out as a high-performing charter school, while the traditional public schools in the Boston district struggle with low test scores and other challenges.
Boston Collegiate Charter School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Massachusetts high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong test scores, with over 50% proficiency in ELA and Math, as well as a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.9%. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the area, such as Dever Elementary, Russell Elementary, and Clap Elementary, struggle with low test scores and 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the zip code. While Boston Collegiate Charter School excels, Clap Elementary has only 15% proficiency in ELA and Math. This suggests systemic challenges facing the district schools in the area, which may be related to funding disparities, as per-student spending ranges from $18,007 to $31,104 across the schools.
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