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Lee K-8 School

155 Talbot Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lee 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 2% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lee K-8 School's student population of 527 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Lee K-8 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 Lee K-8 School is 0.61, 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)
#1622 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
2%
42%
8%
44%
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
50%
10%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
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 Lee K-8 School's ranking?
Lee K-8 School is ranked #1622 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lee K-8 School?
527 students attend Lee K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lee K-8 School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee K-8 School?
Lee K-8 School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee K-8 School offer ?
Lee K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lee K-8 School part of?
Lee K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee K-8 School located?
Lee K-8 School is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 5 other public schools located in Dorchester.

School Reviews

5   8/20/2012
i strongly recommend this school because in 2012 september the school will be welcoming new 6th graders for the first time and will keep adding until 8th grade the school will have citizen school for the upper school and have activities for the lower school the kids in this school dont show much volience the school serves free lunch to does with low income this school is a very safe enviorment for all kids from different culture this school doesnt encourage bullying and if one is being bullied they can report it anoynomisly the school teachers are very advanced for the kids and care very much for the kids the joseph lee school is a school to feel welcomed learn new thing make friends talk to your teacher and even the school has conselors for kids with personall problems
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jzmin

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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