I've been here for two years and I'm happy to say that the teachers really do care, they help before,during, and afterschool. There's never something you can't accopmlish academically at the O'bryant!
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Posted by a student on 04/01/08
I am 7th grade in this school and I feel like the teachers have good strategies for teaching.
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Posted by a student on 11/26/07
As an O'Bryant alumni, I believe that the O'Bryant is a fabulous school. I feel that I was more than prepared for college and learned very valuble things at that school. The teachers try to help students that are having difficulties and overall the teachers are amazing. There were many extracurricular
... Read more activites available that I could not even do everything that I wanted. I would reccomend this school to anyone. I attended O'B from 7th grade until I graduated and I could not say anything better about this school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/26/07
I am a current student at the O'Bryant, and I am far impressed at the classes I am offered here. The courses are amazing, and they are only growing. The school has it's own building specifically for music and science. Even the older students are there for each other, staying after school every Tuesday
... Read more and Thursday for homework help. If there is any school that you are looking to send your child too, I suggest the O'Bryant. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/05/07
My daughter is completing her first year at the O'Bryant and I can not be more pleased with this school. Academically my daughter has far exceeded my expectations I attribute this to the great support and encouragement from her teachers. The teachers have encouraged her to participate in sports and events
... Read more that she had never tried before and she has had a great time learning these sports and meeting new friends.I have spent many afternoons with her teachers and office staff cheering on the team. Many of the other test schools do not do this, especially for 7th graders. My daughter is becoming a well rounded student and I feel this will take her far in her future. I have recommended this school to other families and will continue to do so. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/07
The O'Bryant is not the perfect school, but it is a very good school went it comes to the many classes it has to offers and the college prep courses. Yes, the class sizes are increasing, but that is only because of the high demand of students that want to get into the school. I do agree that it does
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Posted by a teacher on 04/02/07
The O'Bryant is not a very good school. Hardly any help is given when you are at great need. Student complaints are ignored unless accompained by an adult. It is as if students have no say in the way their education should be. I would know all these since I'm a current student but leaving after this
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Posted by a student on 03/17/07
As a student of the this school, i would say this is not a exam school. Each class is very pack, one teacher to teach 34 kids. School is very low on federal grants and very low on supplies.
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Posted by a student on 12/14/06
Being a former student of this school I can only say don't like the exam school fool you. On the outside John D. O' Bryant seems to have everything (good teachers, engaging studies, college preparatory) but I can only say that it is a sad disappointment. The teachers are overworked with too many students
... Read more and don't have the time to help those who needs help. There could be five students passing a class and the rest failing and they would call it an success. I say stick to smaller schools that really teach something if you want to graduate from high school actually learning something. There is sport but not alot of kids will branch out on their own because the motivataion is not there. Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/19/05
The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science provides a demanding college prepartory curriculum. This course of study includes rigorous mathematics and science programs, supported by high standards and expectaions. The school establishes a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The
... Read more O'Bryant commmunity assures that our diverse student body requires the skills, knowledge, and work ethic to become responsible and productive members of a changing society. Read less
School Profile for O'bryant School Of Math and Science
Test scores
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MCAS* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
O'bryant School Of Math and Science
Boston Public School District
Massachusetts
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,308
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
69
Number of classrooms:
80
Computer Science
Computer Science, Internet/Web Site
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed, ROTC
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Sociology and Anthropology
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Computers, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Roxbury schools — O'bryant School Of Math and Science is located at 55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury MA 02119. 55 Malcolm X Blvd is in the Roxbury neighborhood and 02119 ZIP code in Roxbury, MA The school district for O'bryant School Of Math and Science is the Boston Public School District. O'bryant School Of Math and Science is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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