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Frederick Pilot Middle School
Middle School · Boston
270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,234 of 1,793
In Dorchester
#18 of 29
public schools
In district
#73 of 109
Boston
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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About Frederick Pilot Middle School
Frederick Pilot Middle School is a public middle school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston. Frederick Pilot Middle School serves approximately 327 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Frederick Pilot Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Frederick Pilot Middle School show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Frederick Pilot Middle 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.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Frederick Pilot Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
43% of students at Frederick Pilot Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Frederick Pilot Middle School — Students at Frederick Pilot Middle School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 94 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: 7.7/10.
How Frederick Pilot Middle School Compares
See how Frederick Pilot Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frederick Pilot Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Higginson-Lewis K-8 School (rated 5.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Roxbury), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School (rated 4.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Boston), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Dorchester, see our Dorchester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,565
Median Home Value
$548,100
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
Population
28,298
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Avg Commute
34.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.5%
Median Age
34.2
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #73 of 109
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