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Ruth Batson Academy
PublicHighGrades 7–12
315 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125 · (617) 635-8937 · Part of Boston School District
Students
604
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
7–12
What stands out about Ruth Batson Academy
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 26.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 49.3%
Location
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315 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 770
Grade 875
Grade 9117
Grade 10108
Grade 11115
Grade 12111
Ungraded8
Enrollment over time
478’20
663’21
598’22
569’23
604’24
Up 26.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 64%Black 25%White 6%Asian 4%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
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.