Charlton Middle School

Summary:

Charlton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Charlton, MA, with a student population of 592 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Dudley-Charlton Regional school district, which is ranked 235 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Charlton Middle School's performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is generally on par with or slightly below the Dudley-Charlton Regional district average, but lags behind the state average across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 33.56% compared to the state average of 39.17%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and special education students performing notably worse than their peers. In contrast, the school's performance for low-income students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top half of the state.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Charlton Middle School generally performs on par or slightly better than schools in the same district, such as Dudley Middle School. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Tantasqua Regional Junior High and Auburn Middle in terms of academic achievement and statewide rankings. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 141 out of 487 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 264 out of 493 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 2 and 4 stars out of 5.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2 Oxford Road
       Charlton, MA  01507


(508) 248-1423

District: Dudley-Charlton Regional

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,426 Help


Students who attend Charlton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Shepherd Hill Regional High

Feeder schools for Charlton Middle School:

Elementary:    Charlton Elementary
    Heritage School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charlton Middle School ranks worse than 53.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlton Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlton Middle School is $15,426.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charlton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlton Middle School 264th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Charlton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Dudley-Charlton Regional:

SchoolDigger ranks Dudley-Charlton Regional 235th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charlton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.91 163rd 339 51.9%
2004 57.04 156th 344 54.7%
2005 59.36 149th 356 58.1%
2006 57.76 170th 399 57.4%
2007 61.08 165th 399 58.6%
2008 69.48 127th 407 68.8%
2009 63.26 161st 409 60.6%
2010 67.98 141st 434 67.5%
2011 70.10 137th 449 69.5%
2012 70.86 138th 455 69.7%
2013 68.05 153rd 455 66.4%
2014 63.85 165th 455 63.7%
2015 64.41 161st 441 63.5%
2016 45.05 267th 482 44.6%
2017 70.12 141st 487 71.0%
2018 48.50 253rd 484 47.7%
2019 61.37 181st 498 63.7%
2021 59.17 182nd 501 63.7%
2022 57.81 180th 497 63.8%
2023 55.04 202nd 501 59.7%
2024 41.90 264th 493 46.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.83 347th 467 25.7%
2019 54.41 189th 484 61.0%
2021 53.65 184th 489 62.4%
2022 40.74 288th 503 42.7%
2023 32.39 279th 444 37.2%
2024 29.07 311th 441 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.10 302nd 438 31.1%
2019 65.44 123rd 452 72.8%
2021 69.01 101st 462 78.1%
2022 49.94 212th 489 56.6%
2023 61.87 150th 481 68.8%
2024 38.08 284th 469 39.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 271st 463 41.5%
2019 60.12 191st 478 60.0%
2021 58.46 179th 483 62.9%
2022 58.22 184th 494 62.8%
2023 54.59 198th 489 59.5%
2024 39.31 276th 481 42.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.19 271st 417 35.0%
2019 42.90 200th 424 52.8%
2021 36.86 250th 431 42.0%
2022 28.56 315th 445 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 218th 466 53.2%
2019 61.68 175th 478 63.4%
2021 58.59 183rd 485 62.3%
2022 56.40 185th 497 62.8%
2023 53.94 203rd 489 58.5%
2024 44.02 247th 483 48.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.77 176th 491 64.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.61 113th 339 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.89 168th 322 47.8%
2021 59.53 105th 335 68.7%
2022 49.56 143rd 368 61.1%
2023 70.16 77th 364 78.8%
2024 16.30 351st 378 7.1%
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Rank History for White students at Charlton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.07 282nd 395 28.6%
2019 50.68 185th 396 53.3%
2021 47.51 195th 401 51.4%
2022 46.11 200th 404 50.5%
2023 37.56 240th 403 40.4%
2024 28.17 275th 392 29.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Charlton Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, April 1, 2010

Open Quote This is a very good school but some things about it could change.
Most teachers are nice and understanding, but they take some things to seriously. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Open Quote Poorly administered school. No recess...Little adherence to IEPs...Fear and intimidation are the rules the administers follow... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charlton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 767 3 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2002 810 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2003 810 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2004 818 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2005 832 5 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2006 803 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 5 821
2007 776 5 0 10 1 n/a n/a 9 801
2008 792 6 0 15 2 n/a n/a 10 825
2009 757 10 0 17 1 5 1 0 791
2010 768 7 0 18 1 13 1 0 808
2011 752 6 0 20 1 10 2 0 791
2012 706 5 0 27 0 11 4 0 753
2013 692 7 0 31 0 12 6 0 748
2014 690 6 0 50 0 9 12 0 767
2015 674 6 11 42 0 0 15 0 748
2016 677 7 10 38 0 1 12 0 745
2017 637 4 7 42 0 1 13 0 704
2018 619 4 8 47 1 2 10 0 691
2019 603 4 10 49 2 2 11 0 681
2020 581 8 7 56 2 1 16 0 671
2021 542 10 7 53 3 1 15 0 631
2022 542 12 6 41 2 0 21 0 624
2023 499 10 5 49 1 0 28 0 592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charlton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 785 n/a 0.0 8.8
2002 817 n/a n/a 3.8
2003 817 n/a n/a 3.8
2004 826 55.0 15.0 8
2005 852 56.0 15.2 7.4
2006 821 57.8 14.2 7
2007 801 57.0 14.1 7.7
2008 825 51.3 16.1 9.4
2009 791 47.2 16.8 9.5
2010 808 50.3 16.0 11.8
2011 791 51.7 15.2 13.9
2012 753 51.3 14.6 13.5
2013 748 52.7 14.1 15.4
2014 767 52.3 14.6 18.6
2015 748 55.0 13.6 21.1
2016 745 54.0 13.7 n/a
2017 704 52.7 13.3 n/a
2018 691 50.0 13.8 n/a
2019 681 51.6 13.1 n/a
2020 671 54.2 12.3 n/a
2021 631 31.1 20.2 n/a
2022 624 50.2 12.4 n/a
2023 592 47.8 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charlton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 785 n/a 0.0 8.8
2002 817 n/a n/a 3.8
2003 817 n/a n/a 3.8
2004 826 55.0 15.0 8
2005 852 56.0 15.2 7.4
2006 821 57.8 14.2 7
2007 801 57.0 14.1 7.7
2008 825 51.3 16.1 9.4
2009 791 47.2 16.8 9.5
2010 808 50.3 16.0 11.8
2011 791 51.7 15.2 13.9
2012 753 51.3 14.6 13.5
2013 748 52.7 14.1 15.4
2014 767 52.3 14.6 18.6
2015 748 55.0 13.6 21.1
2016 745 54.0 13.7 n/a
2017 704 52.7 13.3 n/a
2018 691 50.0 13.8 n/a
2019 681 51.6 13.1 n/a
2020 671 54.2 12.3 n/a
2021 631 31.1 20.2 n/a
2022 624 50.2 12.4 n/a
2023 592 47.8 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charlton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $48 (0.4%) $12,975 (99.6%) $13,023
2020 $31 (0.2%) $14,461 (99.8%) $14,492
2021 $568 (3.7%) $14,858 (96.3%) $15,426

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 202nd of 501 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Middle School)6244.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5439.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlton Middle School)5038.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dudley-Charlton Regional)4739
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Charlton Middle School)6540.5
 24.5%
   5th Grade Science (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5935.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Middle School)5539.7
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5536.7
 18.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charlton Middle School)5441.8
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5637.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Middle School)6140
 21%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5738.5
 18.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charlton Middle School)3134.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dudley-Charlton Regional)3731
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Middle School)6447.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5446.1
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charlton Middle School)4932.4
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dudley-Charlton Regional)4433.7
 10.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Charlton Middle School)5847.6
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Dudley-Charlton Regional)4842.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Charlton Middle School)6142.8
 18.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5841.5
 16.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Charlton Middle School)4736.9
 10.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dudley-Charlton Regional)4938.8
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Charlton Middle School)6244
 18%
   All Grades Science (Dudley-Charlton Regional)5439.1
 15%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students681592
 13.1%
African American410
 150%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic4949
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White603499
 17.2%
Two or More Races1128
 154.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlton Middle School

Students who attend Charlton Middle School usually go on to attend Shepherd Hill Regional High

In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Charlton Middle School.

Students at Charlton Middle School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Charlton Middle School ranks 264th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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