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#1163 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Elementary School · Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)
6 Shirley Street, Boston, MA 02119
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,163 of 1,793
In Boston
#10 of 15
public schools
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
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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). Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School serves approximately 288 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,163 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School — Students at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 72 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.
How Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Compares
See how Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6 Shirley Street, Boston, MA 02119
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bridge Boston Charter School (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Roxbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winthrop Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Conservatory Lab Charter School (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,255
Median Home Value
$668,900
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
Population
26,851
College Educated
29.8%
Homeownership
24.5%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Median Age
35.3
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)- District Enrollment
- 288
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,770
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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