Serving 1,426 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School's student population of 1,426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public 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 Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
55%
10%
White
16%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School's ranking?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is ranked #1170 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
1,426 students attend Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School offer ?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School part of?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is part of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School District.
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