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#679 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
O'bryant School of Math & Science
High School · Boston · Roxbury, MA
A Boston high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02120
- Math 66% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at O'bryant School of Math & Science score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 98 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where O'bryant School of Math & Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,472
Median home value
$941,200
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02120; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| City on a Hill Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Dearborn 6-12 Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #43 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
O'bryant School of Math & Science is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O'bryant School of Math & Science
O'bryant School of Math & Science is a public high school in Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 1,538 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O'bryant School of Math & Science
What grades does O'bryant School of Math & Science serve?
O'bryant School of Math & Science serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend O'bryant School of Math & Science?
O'bryant School of Math & Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'bryant School of Math & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at O'bryant School of Math & Science is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O'bryant School of Math & Science rank in MA?
O'bryant School of Math & Science ranks #679 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is O'bryant School of Math & Science's MySchoolScout rating?
O'bryant School of Math & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 O'bryant School of Math & Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O'bryant School of Math & Science has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is O'bryant School of Math & Science a charter school?
No, O'bryant School of Math & Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O'bryant School of Math & Science a Title I school?
No, O'bryant School of Math & Science is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (617) 635-9932
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 02120)
- 15,248
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.5
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 02120; 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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