Below Average
#1358 of 1,793 schools in MA
Carter School
High School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A Boston high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
Academics
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Students at Carter School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 14 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,565
Median home value
$548,100
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin H. King South End AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Boston Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,058 | Compare → |
| O'bryant School of Math & ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #84 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter School
Carter School is a public high school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 31 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,358 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter School
What grades does Carter School serve?
Carter School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Carter School?
Carter School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
How does Carter School rank in MA?
Carter School ranks #1,358 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Carter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Carter School a charter school?
No, Carter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter School a Title I school?
No, Carter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9832
- Area population (ZIP 02121)
- 28,298
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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