Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center School's student population of 498 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
78%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center School's ranking?
Center School is ranked #134 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Center School often compared to?
Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lt Eleazer Davis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Center School?
498 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Center School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Nashoba School District.
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