Excellent
#252 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 14% in state
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
School · Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (district) · Worcester, MA
A charter school in Worcester, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
10 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- Math 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 146 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low16/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,537
Median home value
$343,700
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is listed in Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is a public school in Worcester, MA, part of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (district), serving approximately 1,421 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
What grades does Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School serve?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 1,421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School rank in MA?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School ranks #252 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (508) 854-8400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01606)
- 22,269
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01606; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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