For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,231 students in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Codman Square are Codman Academy Charter Public School and Techboston Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA include Codman Academy Charter Public School and Techboston Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center?
the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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