Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dudley Street Neighborhood 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1419 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
56%
10%
White
4%
51%
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
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School's ranking?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is ranked #1419 out of 1,626 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
293 students attend Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School offer ?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School part of?
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is part of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School District.
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