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#1642 of 1,793 schools in MA
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
School · Boston · Dorchester, MA
A Boston school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18 Croftland Av, Dorchester, MA 02124
- Math 11% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 146 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,168
Median home value
$607,200
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Berea Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #102 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 Upper is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is a public school in Dorchester, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 639 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
What grades does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper serve?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is 7.6:1. 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 Upper rank in MA?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper ranks #1,642 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper a charter school?
No, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper a Title I school?
No, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (617) 635-6365
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02124)
- 55,897
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 02124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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