Serving 451 students in grades 5-8, Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy 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 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy's student population of 451 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy 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 Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy is 0.24, which is less 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
#1427 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
87%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
7%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy's ranking?
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy is ranked #1427 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy?
451 students attend Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy?
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy offer ?
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy part of?
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy is part of Chelsea School District.
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