Serving 95 students in grades 6-8, Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's student population of 95 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public 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 Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
73%
10%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
4%
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 Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School's ranking?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is ranked #1166 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School often compared to?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neighborhood House Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
95 students attend Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School part of?
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School is part of Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School District.
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