Below Average
#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)
23 Leonard Street, Boston, MA 02122
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
4.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
4.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,356 of 1,793
In Boston
#14 of 15
public schools
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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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).
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Helen Y.
Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 1,793 schools in MA. Structured state assessment records for Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 95 students, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public 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 7.3:1 students to teachers, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School — Students at Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2023-24)
Based on 86 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: 7.9/10.
How Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School Compares
See how Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
23 Leonard Street, Boston, MA 02122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Frederick Pilot Middle School (rated 5.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,945
Median Home Value
$656,400
Median Rent
$2,052/mo
Population
23,471
College Educated
37.5%
Homeownership
43.7%
Avg Commute
33.2 min
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Median Age
36.6
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| Memorial Middle Hull, MA | 5.5 |
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| Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield, MA | 5.6 |
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| ESPERANZA ACADEMY Lawrence, MA | 5.9 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (District)- District Enrollment
- 95
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $43,202
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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