South Street Early Learning Center

376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, South Street Early Learning 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Street Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

South Street Early Learning Center's student population of 564 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

South Street Early Learning 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 South Street Early Learning Center is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1231 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Street Early Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Street Early Learning 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.
27%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Street Early Learning 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
57%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Street Early Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Street Early Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of South Street Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Street Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Street Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Street Early Learning Center's ranking?
South Street Early Learning Center is ranked #1231 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend South Street Early Learning Center?
564 students attend South Street Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Street Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Street Early Learning Center?
South Street Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Street Early Learning Center offer ?
South Street Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Street Early Learning Center part of?
South Street Early Learning Center is part of Fitchburg School District.

School Reviews

4   5/1/2020
I used to go where it was a great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lena Dao

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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