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#1356 of 1,793 schools in MA
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Middle School · Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (district) · Boston, MA
A charter middle school in Boston, MA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23 Leonard Street, Boston, MA 02122
- Math 10% vs MA 40% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs MA 41% (2024)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- 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
$82,945
Median home value
$656,400
Median rent
$2,052/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Frederick Pilot Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Boston College High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 273 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $43,202NCES 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.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is listed in Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is a public middle school in Boston, MA, part of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (district), serving approximately 95 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
What grades does Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School serve?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School rank in MA?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School ranks #1,356 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.4%
- Phone
- (617) 474-7950
- Area population (ZIP 02122)
- 23,471
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2024 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 · 2024 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 02122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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