Mission Hill School

Boston
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Mission Hill School, located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, is a pilot school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1997 by renowned educators Deborah Meier and Terry Meier, the school was designed as a model of democratic, progressive education. It emphasizes a curriculum centered on critical thinking, project-based learning, and the cultivation of a close-knit, inclusive community where students are encouraged to take an active role in their own education.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to "habits of mind," a pedagogical framework that prioritizes the ability to analyze, synthesize, and question information over rote memorization. By fostering strong partnerships with families and maintaining small class sizes, Mission Hill creates an environment that values social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor. As part of the BPS network, it continues to serve as an influential example of how public education can integrate progressive teaching philosophies to meet the diverse needs of an urban student population.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
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District: Boston
Phone: (617)635-8189
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M