Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Learning First Charter Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learning First Charter Public School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
666 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learning First Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning First Charter Public School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning First Charter Public School's ranking?
Learning First Charter Public School is ranked #1462 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Learning First Charter Public School often compared to?
Learning First Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Learning First Charter Public School?
666 students attend Learning First Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Learning First Charter Public School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning First Charter Public School?
Learning First Charter Public School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Learning First Charter Public School offer ?
Learning First Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Learning First Charter Public School part of?
Learning First Charter Public School is part of Learning First Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning First Charter Public School located?
Learning First Charter Public School is located in the Shrewsbury Street neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Shrewsbury Street.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school is really good the basketball team is awesome we have all the latest tech equipement it is a really cool school i love it
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