Young Achievers K-8 School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Young Achievers Science and Mathematics Pilot School (often referred to as Young Achievers) is a K-8 public school located in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system, it operates with "pilot school" status, which provides the school with greater autonomy over its budget, staffing, and curriculum compared to traditional district schools. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic experience with an emphasis on science and mathematics, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a community-oriented environment. By leveraging its pilot status, Young Achievers often implements specialized programming and innovative teaching strategies designed to address the specific needs of its learners. As a public institution, it serves the local community by providing equitable access to a STEM-focused curriculum, aiming to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking skills in its K-8 population.

489

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Young Achievers K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	263
Black	207
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
263 (53.8%)
Black
207 (42.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
White
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-6804
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Young Achievers K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	35
Grade 7	47
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Young Achievers K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	47.4%
Male	257	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)