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#944 of 1,793 schools in MA
Codman Academy Charter Public School
School · Codman Academy Charter Public (district) · Dorchester, MA
A charter school in Dorchester, MA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
- Math 8% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 9% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Codman Academy Charter Public School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 146 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Codman Academy Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,168
Median home value
$607,200
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Codman Academy Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $39,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Codman Academy Charter Public School is listed in Codman Academy Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Codman Academy Charter Public School
Codman Academy Charter Public School is a public school in Dorchester, MA, part of Codman Academy Charter Public (district), serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Codman Academy Charter Public School
What grades does Codman Academy Charter Public School serve?
Codman Academy Charter Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Codman Academy Charter Public School?
Codman Academy Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Codman Academy Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Codman Academy Charter Public School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Codman Academy Charter Public School rank in MA?
Codman Academy Charter Public School ranks #944 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Codman Academy Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Codman Academy Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Codman Academy Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Codman Academy Charter Public School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Codman Academy Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Codman Academy Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Codman Academy Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Codman Academy Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (617) 287-0700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 02124)
- 55,897
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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