Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is a K–12 school located at 10 New Bond St., Worcester, Massachusetts, United States in former Heald Machine Company buildings. The school was founded in 1998.
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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (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
Graduation Rate
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 126 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Campus Size
Medium
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community.
School Rankings
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public 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 Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is 0.62, 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
#1039 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Bears
Source: 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 #1039 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School often compared to?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Learning First Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 89.2%.
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?
56% of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
In what neighborhood is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School located?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is located in the Indian Lake East neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Indian Lake East.
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