Very Good
#361 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 20% in state
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Elementary School · Conservatory Lab Charter (district) · Dorchester, MA
A charter elementary school in Dorchester, MA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
395 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
- Math 28% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Conservatory Lab Charter School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Conservatory Lab Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,810
Median home value
$645,400
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
35.2%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Up Academy HollandEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Everett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Haynes Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 198 | 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.
Conservatory Lab Charter (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,694NCES 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.
Conservatory Lab Charter School is listed in Conservatory Lab Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conservatory Lab Charter School
Conservatory Lab Charter School is a public elementary school in Dorchester, MA, part of Conservatory Lab Charter (district), serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conservatory Lab Charter School
What grades does Conservatory Lab Charter School serve?
Conservatory Lab Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Conservatory Lab Charter School?
Conservatory Lab Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conservatory Lab Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conservatory Lab Charter School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conservatory Lab Charter School rank in MA?
Conservatory Lab Charter School ranks #361 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Conservatory Lab Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Conservatory Lab Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Conservatory Lab Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conservatory Lab Charter School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Conservatory Lab Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Conservatory Lab Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Conservatory Lab Charter School a Title I school?
No, Conservatory Lab Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (617) 254-8904
- Area population (ZIP 02125)
- 33,069
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 02125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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