Serving 99 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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 0.52, 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.
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?
99 students attend Truro Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Truro Central students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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).
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