Serving 95 students in grades 6-8, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's student population of 95 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
73%
10%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's ranking?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is ranked #1166 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School often compared to?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neighborhood House Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
95 students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offer ?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School part of?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is part of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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