Center (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students (09-10)
235 students
This chart displays total students of Center by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(09-10)
56%
59%
(09-10)
65%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
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 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
6%
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 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
5%
15%
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 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
4%
8%
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 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
91%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Center and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Center?
235 students attend Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Center offer ?
Center offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Center part of?
Center is part of Abington School District.

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