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Ohrenberger School

Middle School · Boston

175 West Boundary Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Enrollment

448

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.2

Grades

3rd – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#911 of 1,793

In West Roxbury

#3 of 4

public schools

In district

#54 of 109

Boston

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Ohrenberger School

6.2/10

Middle School in West Roxbury · grades 3rd – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.1/10

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About Ohrenberger School

Ohrenberger School is a public middle school in West Roxbury, MA, part of Boston. Ohrenberger School serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades 3rd-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Ohrenberger School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Ohrenberger School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

42% of students at Ohrenberger School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Ohrenberger School — Students at Ohrenberger School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 34.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
39.1%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
37.3%
ELA
35.1%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
26.6%
ELA
32.9%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
33.7%
2023
Math
36.5%
ELA
32.8%
2024
Math
28.2%
ELA
23.8%
2025
Math
29.7%
ELA
23.5%

* 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: 6.4/10.

How Ohrenberger School Compares

See how Ohrenberger School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
49th percentile in MA
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
6.2/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
41.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

175 West Boundary Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ohrenberger School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Mozart Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Roslindale), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grew Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Hyde Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bates Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Roslindale), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Roxbury, see our West Roxbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Beethoven Elementary School West Roxbury 0.4 mi 4.1
Kilmer K-8 School West Roxbury 1.0 mi 6.8
Avery Dedham 1.1 mi 7.2
Channing Elementary School Hyde Park 1.0 mi 6.7
Dedham High Dedham 1.2 mi 6.1
ST THERESA SCHOOL West Roxbury 1.3 mi 5.7
BOSTON TRINITY ACADEMY Boston 1.0 mi 7.0
Bates Elementary School Roslindale 1.4 mi 8.6
Grew Elementary School Hyde Park 1.2 mi 8.9
Mozart Elementary School Roslindale 1.5 mi 9.4
Oakdale Dedham 1.5 mi 6.1
Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School Hyde Park 1.4 mi 5.1
Dedham Middle School Dedham 1.4 mi 7.4
CATHOLIC MEMORIAL West Roxbury 1.5 mi 5.2
Lyndon K-8 School West Roxbury 1.6 mi 8.1
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School Hyde Park 1.3 mi 5.6
Conley Elementary School Roslindale 1.5 mi 7.0
NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY Hyde Park 1.4 mi 7.2
HOLY NAME PARISH SCHOOL West Roxbury 1.9 mi 4.5
Roosevelt K-8 School Hyde Park 1.8 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$139,545

Median Home Value

$714,000

Median Rent

$2,140/mo

Population

27,069

College Educated

64.2%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

32.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

43

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East Middle School Brockton, MA 6.2
James Sullivan Middle School Lowell, MA 6.2
John W. McDevitt Middle School Waltham, MA 6.2
Masconomet Regional Middle School Boxford, MA 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ohrenberger School

What grades does Ohrenberger School serve?

Ohrenberger School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.

How many students attend Ohrenberger School?

Ohrenberger School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohrenberger School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ohrenberger School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ohrenberger School rank in MA?

Ohrenberger School ranks #911 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Ohrenberger School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ohrenberger School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ohrenberger School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ohrenberger School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ohrenberger School a charter school?

No, Ohrenberger School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ohrenberger School a Title I school?

No, Ohrenberger School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%

District

Boston
District Enrollment
45,742
Schools in District
109
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,200
District Rank
#54 of 109

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