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Harbor School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 256 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 13, 2011

I am a student. Teachers are rude. They do not welcome students comments. They are not willing to assist me when I have problems. When I get frustrated they do not allow me space to calm down. They get in my face and make me feel bad. I miss my old school because my teachers were strict but they were fair.


Posted August 30, 2010

My friend goes here. And he told me its good but not that good. so idk. im a 6th grader and he is a 8th grader so. ima see how ma year goes. not. i got a betta school to go to. LGF ALL DAII (LILLA G. FREDRICK PILOT.


Posted April 12, 2010

I find the teachers at The Harbor to be some of the most hard working people I have ever come across. They really make themselves available to the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2010

I do not find this school helpful. The teachers make plans to assist with children who are struggling but do not follow through on them. They will meet, meet, meet, but rarely put practical things in action. Furthermore, in all my dailings (at least 1/2 a dozen) with the secetary she is rude as if she doesn't know how to work with people!.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2008

This school was AWESOME when I was going there. (2000-2002) 7th-8th grd. Wasnt there for 6th grade but they offered really good electives and had mandatory drama sessions. Location wise- well, its not that great but I know that I (didnt) wake up not wanting to go to school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 4, 2007

i am a former graduate of The Harbor School (THS). I graduated in 2005. THS is a very good school to send your child to because your children will like it very much. THS has a very different way of teaching and a different way of learning. THS is a high school prep school and when i left the harbor school i was very ready for high school. some things that are good about the Harbor School are that the teachers are very friendly and the teachers are very willing to help your child our. another good thing about THS is your child will keep the same teacher and same class trough out the three years that he/she is there. alls i have to say about THS is that it is a very good school to send your child to, your child will learn alot from being there. also the school has very good after school activites. -Class of '05
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 19, 2006

Whatluck!My kids love this school and so do I! The teachers are openly caring and give their everything to inspire the students to aim for sucess. This school has a special mission and has changed my kids attitude toward education.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 68% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
11%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
1%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
4%

2008

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
3%

2008

 
 
6%
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 Students41%
Female53%
Male26%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students18%
Female26%
Male10%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students39%
Female50%
Male26%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners53%

Math

All Students9%
Female12%
Male7%
African American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners7%
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 Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students21%
Female14%
Male28%
African American12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students8%
Female5%
Male12%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities5%
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

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
Black 72% 8%
Hispanic 13% 14%
White 7% 70%
Asian 4% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11 Charles St
Boston, MA 02122
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Phone: (617) 635-6365

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