Fitchburg Arts Academy serves 272 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)37%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)58%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
56%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Fitchburg Arts Academy?
272 students attend Fitchburg Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fitchburg Arts Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitchburg Arts Academy?
Fitchburg Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fitchburg Arts Academy offer ?
Fitchburg Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fitchburg Arts Academy part of?
Fitchburg Arts Academy is part of Fitchburg School District.
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