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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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
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
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%
25%

Black
10%
10%

White
2%
53%

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
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School School District
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 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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