Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alighieri Dante Montessori 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alighieri Dante Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alighieri Dante Montessori School's student population of 108 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Alighieri Dante Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alighieri Dante Montessori School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
54%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
35%
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
45%
35%
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 is Alighieri Dante Montessori School's ranking?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School is ranked #1206 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Alighieri Dante Montessori School often compared to?
Alighieri Dante Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliot K-8 Innovation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Alighieri Dante Montessori School?
108 students attend Alighieri Dante Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alighieri Dante Montessori School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alighieri Dante Montessori School?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alighieri Dante Montessori School offer ?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alighieri Dante Montessori School part of?
Alighieri Dante Montessori School is part of Boston School District.
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