Below Average
#1452 of 1,793 schools in MA
Charlton Middle School
Middle School · Dudley-charlton Reg · Charlton, MA
A Dudley-charlton Reg middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 Oxford Road, Charlton, MA 01507
- Math 28% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlton Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2022, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charlton Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average453/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlton), 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
$119,809
Median home value
$405,200
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Viewpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Southbridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Dudley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dudley-charlton Reg
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlton Middle School is listed in Dudley-Charlton Reg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlton Middle School
Charlton Middle School is a public middle school in Charlton, MA, part of Dudley-charlton Reg, serving approximately 603 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlton Middle School
What grades does Charlton Middle School serve?
Charlton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Charlton Middle School?
Charlton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlton Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlton Middle School rank in MA?
Charlton Middle School ranks #1,452 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Charlton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Charlton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlton Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlton Middle School a charter school?
No, Charlton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charlton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (508) 248-1423
- Area population (ZIP 01507)
- 13,359
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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