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 1,421 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 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (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 1,421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
57%
10%
White
12%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School's ranking?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is ranked #1135 out of 1,631 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%.
How many students attend Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
1,421 students attend Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 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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