Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Truro Central 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Truro Central's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Truro, MA, encompassing approximately 26.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truro Central's student population of 78 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
78 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Truro Central ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truro Central is 0.55, 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
#666 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truro Central's ranking?
Truro Central is ranked #666 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Truro Central often compared to?
Truro Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Wellfleet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Truro Central?
78 students attend Truro Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Truro Central students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Truro Central?
Truro Central has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Truro Central offer ?
Truro Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Truro Central part of?
Truro Central is part of Truro School District.
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