Center School

403 Great Rd
Stow, MA 01775
10/
10
Top 10%
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%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

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)
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#134 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Center School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Center School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
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White
78%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Center School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Center School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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