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Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

Charter | 6-8 & ungraded | 257 students

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Posted April 5, 2005

I am a RPC parent and my son will be graduating from there in June 2005. Although it was a rough 3 years, it was beneficial and helpful just the same. My son had it very rough with their curriculum the first year but as time went on he found it a little easier. Even though I may have not agreed with their entire way of discipline, I do know that it was all in the best interest of my child. Even though they do not offer a wide variety of sports, they do focus heavily on education. RPC does inform all entering 6th graders and parents that it is very tough being both the parent and the student. Overall, I would recommend RPC to anyone who likes a challenge and the end result be very positive.
—Submitted by Andrea White, a parent


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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 68% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
41%
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 Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female63%
Male56%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities21%
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 Students81%
Female87%
Male77%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%

Math

All Students71%
Female67%
Male74%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities30%
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 Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female88%
Male78%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female44%
Male41%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
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
Black 63% 8%
Hispanic 33% 14%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
White N/A 70%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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120 Fisher Ave
Roxbury, MA 02120
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Phone: (617) 566-2361

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