Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilltown Cooperative 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 Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is 0.35, 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
#507 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
80%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School's ranking?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is ranked #507 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School often compared to?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampshire Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School?
217 students attend Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School offer ?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School part of?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is part of Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School District.
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