Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)

Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School serves 72 students in grades 5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(11-12)
40-44%
59%
(11-12)
40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
39%
25%
Black
57%
10%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School?
72 students attend Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School?
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School part of?
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School is part of Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School School District.

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