Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mission Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
28%
10%
White
34%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mission Hill School?
223 students attend Mission Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mission Hill School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Hill School?
Mission Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mission Hill School offer ?
Mission Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mission Hill School part of?
Mission Hill School is part of Boston School District.
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