Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public 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 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 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's student population of 114 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public 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 Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is 0.37, 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
#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)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
77%
10%
White
n/a
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's ranking?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is ranked #1098 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School often compared to?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neighborhood House 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 Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
114 students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School part of?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is part of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School District.
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