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#1522 of 1,793 schools in MA

Young Achievers K-8 School

Elementary School · Boston · Mattapan, MA

A Boston elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20 Outlook Road, Mattapan, MA 02126

  • Math 7% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 12% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-35.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism63.1%

Students at Young Achievers K-8 School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
6%
2023
Math
6%
ELA
5%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
9%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (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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The neighborhood

Where Young Achievers K-8 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,206

Median home value

$515,000

Median rent

$1,659/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

41.8%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berea Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–100.4 mi64Compare →
Shaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.4 mi201Compare →
Kipp Academy Boston Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–80.5 mi591Compare →
Mildred Avenue K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–80.5 mi590Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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
#95 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

Young Achievers K-8 School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Young Achievers K-8 School

Young Achievers K-8 School is a public elementary school in Mattapan, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,522 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Young Achievers K-8 School

What grades does Young Achievers K-8 School serve?

Young Achievers K-8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Young Achievers K-8 School?

Young Achievers K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Achievers K-8 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Young Achievers K-8 School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Young Achievers K-8 School rank in MA?

Young Achievers K-8 School ranks #1,522 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Young Achievers K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Young Achievers K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Young Achievers K-8 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Achievers K-8 School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Young Achievers K-8 School a charter school?

No, Young Achievers K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Young Achievers K-8 School a Title I school?

No, Young Achievers K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.1%
Area population (ZIP 02126)
25,313
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
38.2
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 02126; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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