Young Achievers K-8 School

20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Achievers K-8 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 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Young Achievers K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Young Achievers K-8 School's student population of 466 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Young Achievers K-8 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 Young Achievers K-8 School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1617 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
41%
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8%
44%
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≤5%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
57%
25%
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Black
39%
10%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Achievers K-8 School's ranking?
Young Achievers K-8 School is ranked #1617 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Young Achievers K-8 School often compared to?
Young Achievers K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellisonparks Early Education School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Young Achievers K-8 School?
466 students attend Young Achievers K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Young Achievers K-8 School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Achievers K-8 School?
Young Achievers K-8 School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Young Achievers K-8 School offer ?
Young Achievers K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Achievers K-8 School part of?
Young Achievers K-8 School is part of Boston School District.

School Reviews

2   4/27/2020
This school is so bad. There is so many problems there. Whatever you do don't send your kids there please. They will get into arguments and fights. So do me a favor and don't your kids there. I know how it feels to be at that school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - T.G

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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