Serving 42 students in grades 6-12, Southbridge Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
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: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southbridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 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
#1405 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
57%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
38%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
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 #1405 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
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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