Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot's student population of 299 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
37%
24%
Black
27%
10%
White
30%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot's ranking?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot is ranked #1098 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot often compared to?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilotis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot?
299 students attend Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot offer ?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot part of?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot is part of Boston School District.
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