Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Christa Mcauliffe Charter School 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School's student population of 329 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School 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 Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1265 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
35%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
39%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christa Mcauliffe Charter School's ranking?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is ranked #1265 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Christa Mcauliffe Charter School often compared to?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuller Middle School, Cameron Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
329 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Christa Mcauliffe Charter School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Charter School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Charter School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is part of Christa Mcauliffe Charter School School District.
School Reviews
5 10/11/2010
This school is THE BEST.
I went to charter from 6th grade to 8th grade, not wanting to go to fuller (because fulller isn't really what every middle schooler should go to)
the expeditionary learning is amazing! the field trips are everlasting memorioes the teachers are just OUTSTANDING they make a bond with you! you make bonds with them! it's hard to come to charter and see a frown on a students face because it's just that amazing, honestly there arent cliques, and the popula girls and the poplular guys, we're all one big family here. i graduated in 2010, and am proud to say i graudated from a charter school, mcauliffe leaves a memory on you, and even though middle schools don't have reunion the class of 2010 will defintly have one, just because of how much frienships were made and how happy we all were. This school is great. send your children here parents! i'm not joking, i was so scared on the first day of school, but this school changes you, it brings the BEST our of your kids, and the academics? high standard. this whole school is amazing.
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