Below Average
#1382 of 1,793 schools in MA
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
Middle School · Christa Mcauliffe Charter School (district) · Framingham, MA
A charter middle school in Framingham, MA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
139 Newbury St, Framingham, MA 01701
- Math 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christa Mcauliffe Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Christa Mcauliffe Charter 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Framingham), 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
$127,000
Median home value
$612,600
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J F Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 911 | Compare → |
| Fuller MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| The Learning Center for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Cameron Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 564 | 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.
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,106NCES 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.
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is listed in Christa McAuliffe Charter School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is a public middle school in Framingham, MA, part of Christa Mcauliffe Charter School (district), serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Charter School serve?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christa Mcauliffe Charter School rank in MA?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School ranks #1,382 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Christa Mcauliffe Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christa Mcauliffe Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Christa Mcauliffe Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Christa Mcauliffe Charter School a Title I school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (508) 879-9000
- Area population (ZIP 01701)
- 32,270
- Area average commute
- 29.2 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 01701; 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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