Serving 42 students in grades 6-12, Southbridge Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southbridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southbridge Academy's student population of 42 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Southbridge Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southbridge Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southbridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southbridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-Q5WrSv.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southbridge Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southbridge Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-NX6Faa.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
57%
23%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southbridge Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southbridge Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-bmaV94D.png)
Black
3%
10%
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White
38%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southbridge Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southbridge Academy.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-7tbgF4.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-b0OIrPl.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Southbridge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Southbridge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-KqeYWB.png)
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Southbridge Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Southbridge Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/154000/153562/southbridge-academy-chart-yxOHWU.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southbridge Academy's ranking?
Southbridge Academy is ranked #623 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southbridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Southbridge Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southbridge Academy?
42 students attend Southbridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southbridge Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southbridge Academy?
Southbridge Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southbridge Academy offer ?
Southbridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southbridge Academy part of?
Southbridge Academy is part of Southbridge School District.
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