Techboston Lower Academy (Closed 2012)

18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Techboston Lower Academy serves 485 students in grades 6-9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
485 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(10-11)
9%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Techboston Lower Academy 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
41%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Techboston Lower Academy 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Techboston Lower Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
70%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
5%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Techboston Lower Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Techboston Lower Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Techboston Lower Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Techboston Lower Academy?
485 students attend Techboston Lower Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Techboston Lower Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Techboston Lower Academy?
Techboston Lower Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Techboston Lower Academy offer ?
Techboston Lower Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Techboston Lower Academy part of?
Techboston Lower Academy is part of Boston School District.

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