Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Truro Central ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Truro Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Truro Central's student population of 91 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Truro Central 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 Truro Central is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
65%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Truro Central's ranking?
Truro Central is ranked #773 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Truro Central often compared to?
Truro Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Wellfleet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Truro Central?
91 students attend Truro Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Truro Central students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truro Central?
Truro Central has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Truro Central offer ?
Truro Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Truro Central part of?
Truro Central is part of Truro School District.
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