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#1163 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Elementary School · Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (district) · Boston, MA
A charter elementary school in Boston, MA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6 Shirley Street, Boston, MA 02119
- Math 12% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School score 17% 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 33 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 72 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,653/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Winthrop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Orchard Gardens K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Bridge Boston Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 334 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,770NCES 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.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is listed in Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is a public elementary school in Boston, MA, part of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (district), serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,163 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
What grades does Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School serve?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School rank in MA?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School ranks #1,163 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School a Title I school?
No, Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (617) 227-8055
- Area population (ZIP 02119)
- 26,851
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 02119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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