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Learning First Charter Public School
Elementary School · Learning First Charter Public School (district) · Worcester, MA
A charter elementary school in Worcester, MA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Richland St, Worcester, MA 01610
- Math 14% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Learning First Charter Public School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Learning First Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$43,757
Median home value
$279,100
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01610; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Grafton StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Jacob Hiatt MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Vernon Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 488 | 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.
Learning First Charter Public School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,675NCES 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.
Learning First Charter Public School is listed in Learning First Charter Public School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learning First Charter Public School
Learning First Charter Public School is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Learning First Charter Public School (district), serving approximately 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,317 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning First Charter Public School
What grades does Learning First Charter Public School serve?
Learning First Charter Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Learning First Charter Public School?
Learning First Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning First Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning First Charter Public School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learning First Charter Public School rank in MA?
Learning First Charter Public School ranks #1,317 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Learning First Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning First Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Learning First Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning First Charter Public School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Learning First Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Learning First 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 Learning First Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Learning First Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (774) 420-7650
- Area population (ZIP 01610)
- 28,719
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 26.2
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 01610; 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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