Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is the sole school in the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) in Massachusetts. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and is located in a diverse urban area. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels.

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's spending per student is notably higher than the state average, at $20,112 for the 2020-2021 school year, yet its academic outcomes remain a concern. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.

Despite the school's diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, the persistent academic challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support. Collaboration with other schools, both within the district and across the state, could be valuable in sharing best practices and developing a comprehensive plan for improvement to better serve the educational needs of the community.