D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Lee Academy

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 25 Dunbar Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 25% proficient · 4th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
200
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$47K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%4/100reading 1st percentile, math 7th percentile among Massachusetts elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−38 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−25 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%30%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income15%25%reading -21 pts, math -7 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 25 Dunbar Avenue
City Dorchester
ZIP Code 02124
District 2502790
NCES School ID 250279001768
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02124

Understanding the community around Lee Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,189
Per Capita Income $36,873
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 83.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $570,900
Median Rent $1,629
Owner-Occupied 41.9%
Renter-Occupied 58.1%
View full data for ZIP 02124 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lee Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 45.0%
Hispanic/Latino 41.5%
Two or More Races 7.0%
White 5.0%
Asian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 200
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lee Academy?
Lee Academy has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lee Academy?
Lee Academy has 200 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Lee Academy serve?
Lee Academy serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lee Academy receive per student?
Lee Academy receives $47,393 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lee Academy in 02124 ▼
Avg Home Value
$698,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,041
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
58.1%

Other Schools in 02124

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026