Serving 673 students in grades 5-8, Clark Avenue 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 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Avenue School's attendance zone covers the entire Chelsea, MA school district, encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.9 miles and the furthest edge located 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Avenue School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clark Avenue 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 Clark Avenue School is 0.17, 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
#1587 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-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 Clark Avenue School's ranking?
Clark Avenue School is ranked #1587 out of 1,626 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Clark Avenue School?
673 students attend Clark Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Clark Avenue School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Avenue School?
Clark Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Avenue School offer ?
Clark Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clark Avenue School part of?
Clark Avenue School is part of Chelsea School District.
School Reviews
Review Clark Avenue School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
