New Leadership Charter School (Closed 2014)
New Leadership Charter School served 503 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)22%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)56%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
47%
9%
White
8%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Leadership Charter School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
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