Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Central ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Central is 0.35, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Central?
515 students attend Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central?
Central has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central offer ?
Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
