Excellent
#32 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 2% in state
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Elementary School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A Boston elementary school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1669 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
- Math 75% proficient (2015)
- Reading 65% proficient (2015)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphany SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Up Academy Charter School of DorchesterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 578 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is a public elementary school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
What grades does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower serve?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower rank in MA?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower ranks #32 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower a charter school?
No, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower a Title I school?
No, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8725
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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