Serving 1,195 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community Day Charter Public School 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 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 98% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Day Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Day Charter Public School's student population of 1,195 students has grown by 199% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 169% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Day Charter Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Day Charter Public School is 0.08, 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
#741 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
96%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Community Day Charter Public School's ranking?
Community Day Charter Public School is ranked #741 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Community Day Charter Public School?
1,195 students attend Community Day Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Community Day Charter Public School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Day Charter Public School?
Community Day Charter Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Day Charter Public School offer ?
Community Day Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Day Charter Public School part of?
Community Day Charter Public School is part of Community Day Charter Public School School District.
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