West Zone Early Learning Center serves 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Zone Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Zone Early Learning Center's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Zone Early Learning Center is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
54%
24%
Black
25%
10%
White
11%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Zone Early Learning Center?
111 students attend West Zone Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Zone Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Zone Early Learning Center?
West Zone Early Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Zone Early Learning Center offer ?
West Zone Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Zone Early Learning Center part of?
West Zone Early Learning Center is part of Boston School District.
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