Frederick Pilot Middle School

270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Pilot Middle School 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 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederick Pilot Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Frederick Pilot Middle School's student population of 327 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Frederick Pilot Middle School 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 Frederick Pilot Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1623 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frederick Pilot Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick Pilot Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frederick Pilot Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
58%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frederick Pilot Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
10%
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White
3%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Frederick Pilot Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederick Pilot Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederick Pilot Middle School's ranking?
Frederick Pilot Middle School is ranked #1623 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Pilot Middle School?
327 students attend Frederick Pilot Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Frederick Pilot Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Pilot Middle School?
Frederick Pilot Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Pilot Middle School offer ?
Frederick Pilot Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Pilot Middle School part of?
Frederick Pilot Middle School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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