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#1234 of 1,793 schools in MA
Frederick Pilot Middle School
Middle School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A Boston middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Math 2% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Pilot Middle School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (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 94 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Frederick Pilot Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,565
Median home value
$548,100
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Higginson-lewis K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–8 | 1.0 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 856 | Compare → |
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
- #73 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
Frederick Pilot Middle School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Pilot Middle School
Frederick Pilot Middle School is a public middle school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 327 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Pilot Middle School
What grades does Frederick Pilot Middle School serve?
Frederick Pilot Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Pilot Middle School?
Frederick Pilot Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Pilot Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Pilot Middle School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Pilot Middle School rank in MA?
Frederick Pilot Middle School ranks #1,234 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Frederick Pilot Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Pilot Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Frederick Pilot Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Pilot Middle School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederick Pilot Middle School a charter school?
No, Frederick Pilot Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Pilot Middle School a Title I school?
No, Frederick Pilot Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (617) 635-1650
- Area population (ZIP 02121)
- 28,298
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 02121; 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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