Ma Academy For Math And Science School serves 100 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ma Academy For Math And Science School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ma Academy For Math And Science School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ma Academy For Math And Science School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
63%
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
32%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ma Academy For Math And Science School?
The graduation rate of Ma Academy For Math And Science School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ma Academy For Math And Science School?
100 students attend Ma Academy For Math And Science School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ma Academy For Math And Science School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ma Academy For Math And Science School?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ma Academy For Math And Science School offer ?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ma Academy For Math And Science School part of?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School is part of Ma Academy For Math And Science School District.
In what neighborhood is Ma Academy For Math And Science School located?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School is located in the Indian Lake East neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Indian Lake East.
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