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Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Elementary School · Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (district) · Sturbridge, MA
A charter elementary school in Sturbridge, MA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
- Math 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 26% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 85 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,066/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sturbridge), 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
$135,802
Median home value
$393,000
Median rent
$1,677/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01566; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| West StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–5 | 3.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Trinity Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Eastford RoadEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–1 | 4.2 mi | 345 | 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.
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,782NCES 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.
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is listed in Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is a public elementary school in Sturbridge, MA, part of Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (district), serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,656 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
What grades does Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School serve?
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School?
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School rank in MA?
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School ranks #1,656 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Old Sturbridge Academy 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 Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (508) 347-0283
- Area population (ZIP 01566)
- 7,054
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 01566; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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