Gloucester Community Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)

Gloucester Community Arts Charter School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(11-12)
15-19%
59%
(11-12)
60-64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
26%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Gloucester Community Arts Charter School?
122 students attend Gloucester Community Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gloucester Community Arts Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gloucester Community Arts Charter School?
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gloucester Community Arts Charter School offer ?
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gloucester Community Arts Charter School part of?
Gloucester Community Arts Charter School is part of Gloucester Community Arts Charter School District.

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