Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canterbury 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Canterbury 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 Canterbury is 0.60, 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.
Canterbury is ranked #1232 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Canterbury often compared to?
Canterburyis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Park, Gates Lane by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Canterbury?
335 students attend Canterbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Canterbury students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canterbury?
Canterbury has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canterbury offer ?
Canterbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
