D−
Carter School
PublicHighGrades 8–12
270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121 · (617) 635-9832 · Part of Boston School District
Students
28
Students per teacher
28:1
Setting
City
Grades
8–12
What stands out about Carter School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 40 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 28:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 49.3%
Location
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270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 84
Grade 93
Grade 104
Grade 114
Grade 1213
Enrollment over time
27’20
24’21
26’22
31’23
28’24
Up 3.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%Hispanic 39%White 11%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.