Serving 965 students in grades 6-8, 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb 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 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School's attendance zone covers the entire Marlborough, MA school district, encompassing approximately 22.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School's student population of 965 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
965 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Rankings
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
67%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
24%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School's ranking?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School is ranked #1387 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School often compared to?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School?
965 students attend 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School offer ?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School part of?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School is part of Marlborough School District.
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