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Neighborhood House Charter School

Charter | PK-8 & ungraded | 397 students

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Posted May 25, 2010

In September I will send my youngest of 4 boys to start in k1. The school is outstanding. They truly care about each individual and try thier best to serve the needs of each child. My oldest graduated last year. My next son will be graduating this year. And although he is a bright student . he is having difficulty getting it together this year. The stress is unbearable. But the teachers @NCHS have gone over and beyound to see my son succeed. I am ever so grateful to all the staff for caring for my son at a time he seems not to care about himself. I know he too will look back and realize this someday. And finally my 5 year old will move on to k2 . I would recommend NHCS to evryone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

This school is in a league all there own!! Th tachers are so involved You can tell they really love there job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

The school provides the extra help that a child might need. The staff is caring, nuturing and they show it all the time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2010

The school has a lot of activities, parent involvement and an open door policy. Everyone is friendly and supportive, my son loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2009

I have three daughters that are in the 2nd, 5th and 8th grade. We all love this school. the teachers and staff show alot of support and communicate effectively to keep you up to date with their progress. I especially love the support that is given when a child needs extra help the teachers make sure that they receive that help that is needed. Thumbs up to all the staff of NHCS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

I have 2 kids in K1, 1 4th and 1 in the 7th grade. I could not have made a better free educational choice. The one-on-one approach is like the quote 'it takes a village to raise a child'. From the principal who takes the time to introduce himself to the kids, the deans who stand at the door every morning to welcome the kids, to the maintenance staff who assist with traffic flow it really shows that no child will be left behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2008

I have a 2nd and a 5th grader and a nephew in the 8th grade in this school and we love it. The staff is very caring and nuturing. My brother and sister-in-law graduated year ago from NHCS and they loved it also. My kids are doing great in school. My son was in public school prior to the transfer and I must say that the public school system leaves a LOT to be desired.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2008

The quality of the school has gone down. MCAS test results are subpar. If you have any legitimate complaints about anything and make those complaints known, you will be shunned by school staff as they seem to gossip about individual parents. Teachers in lower school are two-facec and incompetent. The principal encourages teacher's aids to become teachers but those aids seem to lack professionalism and a love for children. They brag about having a long waiting list but this list is the result of desperate Boston Public School parents who think that these charter schools are better than the public schools but they are not necessarily. My son is in k2 and he gets a week's work of homework that he completes in one day. I definitely do not recommend this school. Don't believe the hype that this charter school is better than a regular public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2008

My daughter is currently the 2nd grade and has been attending since K2. I think she is getting an excellent education. The school has amazing resources, excellent teachers and have adopted progressive pedagogies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

i have a dauhgter currently in k-2 and the school is wonderful. She is learnign more than my nephew who is in second grade. I am more than pleased with this school and i highly recommend this school for any parent that really want their child to suceed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2008

I have three girls at NHCS and we couldn't ask for a better school! My children went to Catholic school before they came here and the difference is incredible. I can't believe how much the teachers care about my kids. We never had that at our last school. NHCS is an inspiration to my children. They are proud to be part of the family there and I am as well. I do wish the hours for elementary and middle school were the same,however. It can be tricky when you have little ones and older ones going and leaving at different times. I wish our school went all the way to high school. I think they should look into it. I'd definitely send my kids and my son who will be a student there when he turns 4. Best choice I ever made was NHCS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

My daughter (now 16) attended kindergarten the very first year that Neighborhood House Charter School opened and graduated from the 8th grade in 2004. I currently have a son in the 3rd grade. I was first worried about both my kids making friends and adjusting, NHCS really brought them out of her shell. They were both shy growing up. I also like NHCS because the school has smaller classrooms for individual attention for the students. Mr. Andrews and the teachers are very good about communication with the parents, whether its via email, telephone or notes. To me NHCS is like a big family. I even keep in contact with parents whose kids already graduated. And they are always there to help with fundraiser. I can call them to let them know we are selling cookie dough and they are right there to support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

I am glad I chose NHCS for my child, they're doing great things for the children. It has a strong academic requirement, and I like that about the school, however, I don't like the Homework Detention, policy, but I know it must be enforced, but at the same time, it's becomes a problem rather than a solvent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

My daughter has been at Neighborhood House Charter School for 2 years now and we are very pleased about her experience. The curriculum is creative and varied and the atmosphere is incredibly positive. The children have a number of specialists (art, music, PE, computers, foreign language.) I especially love 'Kid-Lab' where they teach science concepts through art projects. Every Friday morning there is a 'Town Meeting' where all of the kids in the school get together to celebrate special accomplishments. The expectations are high, but the support is there. Parent involvement and parent communication have been a bit bumpy the last few years due to our recent expansion and move to a brand new building, but it is something they are working on. We love Neighborhood House!
—Submitted by a parent


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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 61% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
51%
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 53% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
25%
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 67% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
55%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
29%
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 Students60%
Female56%
Male67%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
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 Students43%
Female51%
Male38%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female44%
Male55%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students31%
Female34%
Male27%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students66%
Female53%
Male78%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female53%
Male90%
African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities46%
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 Students88%
Female100%
Male71%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities69%

Math

All Students66%
Female76%
Male50%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities39%
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 Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male70%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female24%
Male24%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 49% 8%
White 23% 70%
Hispanic 20% 14%
Asian 5% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Two or more races 2% 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 78%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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21 Queen St
Dorchester, MA 02122
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Phone: (617) 825-0703

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