Below Average
#1615 of 1,793 schools in MA
Charlton Street
Elementary School · Southbridge · Southbridge, MA
A Southbridge elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 Charlton Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
- Math 2% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 4% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlton Street score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 3% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charlton Street 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southbridge), 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
$59,397
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Eastford RoadEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Viewpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| West StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southbridge
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlton Street is listed in Southbridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlton Street
Charlton Street is a public elementary school in Southbridge, MA, part of Southbridge, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlton Street
What grades does Charlton Street serve?
Charlton Street serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Charlton Street?
Charlton Street has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlton Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlton Street is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlton Street rank in MA?
Charlton Street ranks #1,615 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Charlton Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlton Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlton Street has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlton Street a charter school?
No, Charlton Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlton Street a Title I school?
No, Charlton Street is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (508) 764-5475
- Area population (ZIP 01550)
- 17,806
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 01550; 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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