Serving 631 students in grades 5-8, Charlton Middle School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charlton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Charlton, MA, encompassing approximately 65.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlton Middle School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
to advance the knowledge and well-being of our children and our community.
School Rankings
Charlton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlton Middle School is 0.30, 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
#800 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlton Middle School's ranking?
Charlton Middle School is ranked #800 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Charlton Middle School often compared to?
Charlton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford High School, Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Charlton Middle School?
631 students attend Charlton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Charlton Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlton Middle School?
Charlton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlton Middle School offer ?
Charlton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlton Middle School part of?
Charlton Middle School is part of Dudley-Charlton Regional School District.
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