Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School's student population of 261 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter 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 Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is 0.23, 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
#1570 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
87%
24%
Black
10%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School's ranking?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is ranked #1570 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School often compared to?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield, Liberty Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School?
The graduation rate of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School?
261 students attend Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School offer ?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School part of?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is part of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School School District.
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