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South Street Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Fitchburg · Fitchburg, MA
A Fitchburg elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Math 26% vs MA 42% (2022)
- Reading 26% vs MA 41% (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Street Early Learning Center score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Street Early Learning Center 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), 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
$70,334
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01420; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Johnny AppleseedEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Priest StreetEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K | 3.2 mi | 139 | 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.
Fitchburg
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Street Early Learning Center is listed in Fitchburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Street Early Learning Center
South Street Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Fitchburg, MA, part of Fitchburg, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Street Early Learning Center
What grades does South Street Early Learning Center serve?
South Street Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend South Street Early Learning Center?
South Street Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Street Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Street Early Learning Center is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Street Early Learning Center rank in MA?
South Street Early Learning Center ranks #1,686 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is South Street Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
South Street Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 South Street Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Street Early Learning Center has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Street Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, South Street Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Street Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, South Street Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (978) 348-2300
- Area population (ZIP 01420)
- 41,677
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2022 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- 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 01420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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