Charlton Street

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Charlton Street is an elementary school in Southbridge, Massachusetts, serving 249 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Southbridge school district, which is ranked 348 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charlton Street consistently performs well below the state and district averages in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 2.94% of Charlton Street students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 10.94% in the Southbridge district and 39.17% statewide. The school has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Massachusetts, consistently ranking in the bottom 5-10% of schools over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 915 out of 916 elementary schools in the state.

Charlton Street's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, White, and Special Education student groups, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of schools in the state for these subgroups. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $21,701 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools and the state average. This high spending does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for students, raising questions about the efficient and effective use of resources at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 220 Charlton Street
       Southbridge, MA  01550


(508) 764-5475

District: Southbridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
915th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,701 Help


Students who attend Charlton Street usually attend:

Middle:    Southbridge Middle School
High:    Southbridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.7%
White:
32.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Compare Details Charlton Street ranks worse than 99.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Charlton Street has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Southbridge School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), White (32.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlton Street is 10.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Southbridge School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlton Street is $21,701, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Southbridge School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charlton Street:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlton Street 915th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Charlton Street in the ranking list.)

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Southbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Southbridge 348th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charlton Street

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Rank History for all students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 14.83 816th 928 12.1%
2014 22.39 762nd 926 17.7%
2015 21.55 752nd 914 17.7%
2016 12.21 849th 932 8.9%
2017 17.04 815th 938 13.1%
2018 8.41 888th 934 4.9%
2019 5.53 917th 942 2.7%
2021 10.33 867th 936 7.4%
2022 7.96 895th 932 4.0%
2023 6.65 899th 928 3.1%
2024 2.80 915th 916 0.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.75 200th 244 18.0%
2019 26.26 208th 258 19.4%
2022 26.23 238th 267 10.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.64 802nd 886 9.5%
2019 12.20 864th 896 3.6%
2021 18.79 809th 894 9.5%
2022 15.17 853rd 905 5.7%
2023 14.61 698th 703 0.7%
2024 14.07 724th 731 1.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.54 606th 685 11.5%
2019 12.35 678th 700 3.1%
2021 21.21 624th 705 11.5%
2022 16.46 721st 772 6.6%
2023 14.37 717th 757 5.3%
2024 5.03 760th 760 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.88 856th 893 4.1%
2019 6.09 883rd 902 2.1%
2021 12.93 809th 898 9.9%
2022 9.93 853rd 901 5.3%
2023 7.14 861st 887 2.9%
2024 3.26 886th 886 0.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.13 532nd 656 18.9%
2019 11.23 664th 665 0.2%
2021 23.45 520th 632 17.7%
2022 18.29 621st 672 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.65 832nd 898 7.3%
2019 7.05 877th 907 3.3%
2021 10.50 848th 904 6.2%
2022 7.41 879th 908 3.2%
2023 7.88 863rd 896 3.7%
2024 3.55 889th 891 0.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.80 853rd 925 7.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.18 337th 379 11.1%
2019 13.65 384th 398 3.5%
2021 30.87 278th 379 26.6%
2022 24.89 345th 401 14.0%
2023 21.82 371st 420 11.7%
2024 10.16 445th 446 0.2%
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Rank History for White students at Charlton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.35 756th 772 2.1%
2019 4.51 767th 780 1.7%
2021 4.70 753rd 765 1.6%
2022 3.20 759th 764 0.7%
2023 2.41 757th 762 0.7%
2024 0.51 753rd 753 0.0%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Charlton Street

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 0 5 157 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 343 0 11 108 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 310 0 11 117 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 303 0 12 137 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 326 0 9 139 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 309 2 9 144 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 277 0 8 153 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 294 1 7 145 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 294 1 7 145 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 306 6 8 172 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 286 3 6 156 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 281 4 9 151 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 357 3 10 82 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 293 6 6 156 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 261 3 7 153 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 261 3 7 153 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 243 2 9 165 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 264 3 4 134 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 254 3 5 140 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 244 4 4 132 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 220 9 3 160 0 n/a n/a 2 394
2009 228 10 4 127 0 0 2 0 371
2010 251 8 6 105 0 0 0 0 370
2011 190 7 6 191 2 1 1 0 398
2012 186 4 2 187 3 0 1 0 383
2013 254 4 2 202 2 1 1 0 466
2014 301 2 1 168 1 0 1 0 474
2015 258 6 4 159 1 0 8 0 436
2016 212 10 5 204 1 0 10 0 442
2017 190 13 6 196 1 0 15 0 421
2018 127 13 5 151 1 0 13 0 310
2019 103 9 3 165 1 0 10 0 291
2020 96 8 2 162 1 0 4 0 273
2021 99 4 3 158 1 1 3 0 269
2022 99 6 5 167 1 2 2 0 282
2023 80 3 4 156 1 0 5 0 249

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 Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a n/a
1990 438 n/a n/a n/a
1991 452 n/a n/a n/a
1992 474 n/a n/a n/a
1993 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 438 n/a n/a n/a
1995 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 445 n/a 0.0 55.7
2000 452 n/a 0.0 47.8
2001 461 n/a 0.0 50.1
2002 424 n/a n/a 59.2
2003 424 n/a n/a 59.2
2004 419 33.5 12.5 51.8
2005 405 36.0 11.3 62.5
2006 402 31.5 12.8 67.9
2007 384 30.0 12.8 62.5
2008 394 29.4 13.4 68.9
2009 371 31.8 11.7 66.8
2010 370 33.9 10.9 65.7
2011 398 32.3 12.3 76.1
2012 383 28.9 13.2 72.3
2013 466 38.0 12.2 76
2014 474 35.0 13.5 83.3
2015 436 34.0 12.8 60.3
2016 442 32.0 13.8 n/a
2017 421 35.0 12.0 n/a
2018 310 32.2 9.6 n/a
2019 291 24.4 11.8 n/a
2020 273 26.0 10.5 n/a
2021 269 23.1 11.6 n/a
2022 282 25.0 11.2 n/a
2023 249 23.4 10.6 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 Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a n/a
1990 438 n/a n/a n/a
1991 452 n/a n/a n/a
1992 474 n/a n/a n/a
1993 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 438 n/a n/a n/a
1995 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 445 n/a 0.0 55.7
2000 452 n/a 0.0 47.8
2001 461 n/a 0.0 50.1
2002 424 n/a n/a 59.2
2003 424 n/a n/a 59.2
2004 419 33.5 12.5 51.8
2005 405 36.0 11.3 62.5
2006 402 31.5 12.8 67.9
2007 384 30.0 12.8 62.5
2008 394 29.4 13.4 68.9
2009 371 31.8 11.7 66.8
2010 370 33.9 10.9 65.7
2011 398 32.3 12.3 76.1
2012 383 28.9 13.2 72.3
2013 466 38.0 12.2 76
2014 474 35.0 13.5 83.3
2015 436 34.0 12.8 60.3
2016 442 32.0 13.8 n/a
2017 421 35.0 12.0 n/a
2018 310 32.2 9.6 n/a
2019 291 24.4 11.8 n/a
2020 273 26.0 10.5 n/a
2021 269 23.1 11.6 n/a
2022 282 25.0 11.2 n/a
2023 249 23.4 10.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Charlton Street

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,464 (7.6%) $17,785 (92.4%) $19,250
2020 $884 (4.4%) $19,341 (95.6%) $20,225
2021 $1,690 (7.8%) $20,011 (92.2%) $21,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlton Street

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 917th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 899th of 928 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Street)103.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)147.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlton Street)60
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)91.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Street)3610
 26%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)338.9
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlton Street)1212
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)1911.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton Street)2122.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)1712.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlton Street)512.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)76
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Charlton Street)2211.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Southbridge)197.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Charlton Street)2312.1
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Southbridge)1712
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Charlton Street)88.1
 0.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Southbridge)1010.9
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Charlton Street)2211.1
 10.9%
   All Grades Science (Southbridge)169
 7%
   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 Students291249
 14.4%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic165156
 5.5%
Pacific Islander00
White10380
 22.3%
Two or More Races105
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlton Street

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Charlton Street.

Students at Charlton Street are 63% Hispanic, 32% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Charlton Street ranks in the bottom 0.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Charlton Street usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southbridge Middle School
High : Southbridge High School


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