Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center's student population of 446 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
![This chart displays total students of Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays total students of Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/38000/38333/center-chart-BIPkUq.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/38000/38333/center-chart-LjHU4w.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/38000/38333/center-chart-boT5bKD.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center 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 Center 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://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/38000/38333/center-chart-nhZCd0.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of 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 Reading/Language Arts of Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/38000/38333/center-chart-patGj9.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science 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 Science of Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/38000/38333/center-chart-7LUeWn.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/38000/38333/center-chart-uKQbnJ.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/38000/38333/center-chart-wD3SVQ.png)
Hispanic
29%
24%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/38000/38333/center-chart-b6udFF9.png)
Black
8%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/38000/38333/center-chart-YwZgeV.png)
White
56%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Center. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Center.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/38000/38333/center-chart-b6xem4w.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://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/38000/38333/center-chart-j1dbII.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/38000/38333/center-chart-bjHFmWN.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center's ranking?
Center is ranked #1113 out of 1,631 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Center?
446 students attend Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center?
Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center offer ?
Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Center part of?
Center is part of Peabody School District.
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