Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
22 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
87%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School's ranking?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is ranked #1575 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School?
The graduation rate of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School?
261 students attend Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School offer ?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School part of?
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is part of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School District.
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