Ruth Batson Academy vs. New Mission High School
Should you attend Ruth Batson Academy or New Mission High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ruth Batson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Student Attention
New Mission High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades 7-12, Ruth Batson Academy 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 715 students in grades 7-12, New Mission High 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
604 students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#868 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20-24%
n/a
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
70
87
Grade 8 Students
75
95
Grade 9 Students
117
141
Grade 10 Students
108
133
Grade 11 Students
115
139
Grade 12 Students
111
120
Ungraded Students
8
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
64%
40%
% Black
25%
47%
% White
6%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%