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Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy

High School · Boston · Roxbury, MA

A Boston high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

36 Winthrop St, Roxbury, MA 02119

  • Math 10% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs MA 45% (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.6% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-32.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation8.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism52.4%

Students at Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
45%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
17%
2023
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (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 112 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 82Excellent Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,255

Median home value

$668,900

Median rent

$1,252/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

27.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.19–120.1 mi293Compare →
City on a Hill Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–120.4 mi199Compare →
O'bryant School of Math & ScienceEnrollment path unverified6.87–120.5 mi1,538Compare →
Madison Park Technical Vocational High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.6 mi1,058Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Boston

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#68 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

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is a public high school in Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 553 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy

What grades does Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy serve?

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy?

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy rank in MA?

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy ranks #1,202 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.4%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 02119)
26,851
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
35.3
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 02119; 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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