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Public School | Grades PK-8 | Boston

Orchard Gardens School is located in Roxbury, MA and is one of 131 schools in Boston School District. It is a public school that serves 698 students in grades PK-8.

Orchard Gardens School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Orchard Gardens School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Orchard Gardens School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Orchard Gardens School's students and teachers. more

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906 Albany St, Roxbury, MA 02119

(617) 635-1660

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 698

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Orchard Gardens School had 74% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

63%

Black

33%

Two or More Races

White

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Boston District Spending

$19,046Per Pupil

The Boston spends $19,046 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Boston District

12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Orchard Gardens School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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2 out of 10

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