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Excel Academy Charter School

Charter | 5-8 & ungraded | 212 students

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Posted November 3, 2009

Excel Academy makes every student believe that thier 'destination is higher education', then they make sure they have the tools to achieve it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2009

Great school. Teachers and staff very professional. Kids seem engaged and eager to learn. The teachers are to be applauded for their effort. It is hard to find this kind of passion in a public school. Thank You
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2009

I love this school. I am a proud parent of two high honor roll students that attend her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

This year is my Daughter's second year at Excel and I feet that she is very fortunate to attend such an excellent school. My daughter is doing great thanks to her teacher's hard work and dedication. I am glad I made the choice to enroll my daughter at Excel. I know she is in the right path to excel in everything she sets her mind to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

My Daughter has been at Excel for 2 years now, I pulled her out of the Metco program in the 6th grade and she stareted Excel in the 7th. This has been the best experience for her! I believe the 'merit' & 'demerit' system is a true test of life! If you are not prepared and professional in school, how are you to excel in work & life?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

The school is excelent. The teacher are professional . The system they have of Merits and Demerits is a little stressfull for the children. There are so many reasons why you can get a demerit and no to many to get merits. It put the 'punishment' system in top rather than the 'reward' system. Anyway with many kids work because create discipline but stil also create stress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2007

Best school my daughter has been to, great teachers and support staff at all times.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students73%
Female85%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students91%
Female100%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female90%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female100%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 69% 14%
White 19% 70%
Black 8% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 67%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • National Charter School of the Year (2007)
  • 3rd in State on 8th Grade Math MCAS (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 3:40pm
School Leader's name
  • Komal Bhasin
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (617) 561-1378

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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1150 Saratoga St
Boston, MA 02128
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Phone: (617) 561-1371

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