Serving 1,365 students in grades 5-12, Excel Charter 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 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excel Charter School's student population of 1,365 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excel Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Charter School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
78%
23%
Black
6%
10%
White
12%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Charter School's ranking?
Excel Charter School is ranked #1148 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Charter School?
The graduation rate of Excel Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Excel Charter School?
1,365 students attend Excel Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Excel Charter School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Charter School?
Excel Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Excel Charter School offer ?
Excel Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Charter School part of?
Excel Charter School is part of Excel Academy Charter School District.
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