Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#741 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
98%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
1%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect's ranking?
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect is ranked #741 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect often compared to?
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospectis often viewed alongside schools like Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway, Lawrence Family Development Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect?
400 students attend Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect?
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect offer ?
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect part of?
Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect is part of Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect School District.
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