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#911 of 1,793 schools in MA
Ohrenberger School
Middle School · Boston · West Roxbury, MA
A Boston middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 West Boundary Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132
- Math 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ohrenberger School score 27% 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 7 points since 2022, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ohrenberger School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,545
Median home value
$714,000
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
64.2%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #54 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
Ohrenberger School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ohrenberger School
Ohrenberger School is a public middle school in West Roxbury, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 448 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8157
- Area population (ZIP 02132)
- 27,069
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 02132; 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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