Is Truro Central a good school?

Truro Central ranks 539 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Truro Central?

In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended Truro Central.

What is the racial makeup of Truro Central?

Students at Truro Central are 66% White, 20% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American.

Truro Central

Summary:

Truro Central is a small elementary school in Truro, MA that serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 99 students. The school is part of the Truro District, which is ranked 250 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truro Central stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.4 to 7.9 over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby schools. The school has also shown strong performance on the MCAS Next Generation Science assessment, with 78.57% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 41.22%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics has been more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Truro Central's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, currently placing it in the middle of the pack compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools like Eddy Elementary, Stony Brook Elementary, Orleans Elementary, and Wellfleet Elementary, Truro Central spends significantly more per student ($43,114 in 2020-2021) but generally performs below them on the MCAS assessments and has a lower statewide ranking. This suggests that Truro Central may have room for improvement in academic achievement, despite its well-resourced environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666

(508) 487-1558

District: Truro

SchoolDigger Rank:
539^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $43,114

Student/teacher ratio: 5.4

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Two or more races:

20.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Truro Central ranks worse than 58.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), two or more races (20.2%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truro Central is 5.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truro Central is $43,114.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Truro Central was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Truro:

SchoolDigger ranks Truro 250^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Truro Central

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Rank History for all students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	66.28	336^th	884	62.0%
2004	74.69	234^th	882	73.5%
2005	79.29	180^th	887	79.7%
2006	84.10	129^th	911	85.8%
2007	77.05	199^th	911	78.2%
2008	66.68	310^th	908	65.9%
2009	76.52	210^th	909	76.9%
2010	85.91	96^th	920	89.6%
2011	62.41	384^th	924	58.4%
2012	54.35	474^th	930	49.0%
2013	58.61	429^th	928	53.8%
2014	55.26	463^rd	926	50.0%
2015	66.31	321^st	914	64.9%
2016	65.99	309^th	932	66.8%
2017	36.80	640^th	938	31.8%
2018	41.97	576^th	934	38.3%
2019	37.91	618^th	942	34.4%
2021	80.67	171^st	936	81.7%
2022	59.64	390^th	932	58.2%
2023	56.53	420^th	928	54.7%
2024	42.71	539^th	916	41.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.87	151^st	905	83.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.00	65^th	772	91.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.24	503^rd	893	43.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.06	325^th	904	64.0%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.07	175^th	925	81.1%

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Rank History for White students at Truro Central

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.24	468^th	772	39.4%
2019	35.08	562^nd	780	27.9%
2021	84.83	76^th	765	90.1%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, June 18, 2021

Typical small town favoritism.Certain teachers allow the problem kids to bring down other children. The cater to the bully system. Instead of dealing with a problem certain teachers and staff force other kids to play with and be bullied by a child instead of dealing with the problem all because they dont want to upset the parent of the class bully. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Truro Central

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	112	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1989	109	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
1990	119	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	122
1991	116	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1992	125	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	129
1993	137	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	141
1994	150	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	155
1995	181	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	189
1996	181	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	189
1997	160	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	167
1998	163	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	168
1999	134	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	139
2000	151	1	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	161
2001	119	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	126
2002	100	4	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	113
2003	100	4	1	8	n/a	n/a	0	113
2004	103	5	2	8	n/a	n/a	0	118
2005	103	3	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	115
2006	103	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	2	119
2007	105	2	3	9	n/a	n/a	3	122
2008	122	2	3	7	n/a	n/a	3	137
2009	126	2	3	8	0	2	0	141
2010	129	3	3	7	0	4	0	146
2011	122	5	4	8	0	7	0	146
2012	129	7	4	10	0	6	0	156
2013	119	6	4	9	0	4	0	142
2014	115	6	3	8	0	5	0	137
2015	99	8	2	10	0	9	0	128
2016	85	8	1	13	0	12	0	119
2017	82	7	0	14	0	13	0	116
2018	71	4	0	13	0	15	0	103
2019	68	8	0	11	0	19	0	106
2020	80	7	0	7	0	19	0	113
2021	76	9	0	8	0	20	0	113
2022	75	9	0	9	0	18	0	111
2023	65	6	0	8	0	20	0	99

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 Truro Central

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	110	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	117	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	129	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	141	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	155	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	189	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	189	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	167	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	168	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	139	n/a	0.0	20.1
2000	161	n/a	0.0	14.3
2001	126	n/a	0.0	15.9
2002	113	n/a	n/a	21.2
2003	113	n/a	n/a	21.2
2004	118	15.9	7.4	22
2005	115	14.9	7.7	21.7
2006	119	14.1	8.4	26.5
2007	122	14.0	8.7	21.8
2008	137	14.6	9.4	28.4
2009	141	14.0	10.1	25.5
2010	146	15.0	9.7	21.2
2011	146	14.2	10.2	18.5
2012	156	15.2	10.2	19.9
2013	142	15.2	9.3	22.5
2014	137	15.6	8.7	21.9
2015	128	16.0	8.0	35.2
2016	119	16.0	7.4	n/a
2017	116	15.9	7.2	n/a
2018	103	16.1	6.3	n/a
2019	106	16.0	6.6	n/a
2020	113	15.7	7.1	n/a
2021	113	14.2	7.9	n/a
2022	111	18.4	6.0	n/a
2023	99	18.2	5.4	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 Truro Central

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	114	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	110	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	122	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	117	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	129	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	141	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	155	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	189	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	189	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	167	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	168	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	139	n/a	0.0	20.1
2000	161	n/a	0.0	14.3
2001	126	n/a	0.0	15.9
2002	113	n/a	n/a	21.2
2003	113	n/a	n/a	21.2
2004	118	15.9	7.4	22
2005	115	14.9	7.7	21.7
2006	119	14.1	8.4	26.5
2007	122	14.0	8.7	21.8
2008	137	14.6	9.4	28.4
2009	141	14.0	10.1	25.5
2010	146	15.0	9.7	21.2
2011	146	14.2	10.2	18.5
2012	156	15.2	10.2	19.9
2013	142	15.2	9.3	22.5
2014	137	15.6	8.7	21.9
2015	128	16.0	8.0	35.2
2016	119	16.0	7.4	n/a
2017	116	15.9	7.2	n/a
2018	103	16.1	6.3	n/a
2019	106	16.0	6.6	n/a
2020	113	15.7	7.1	n/a
2021	113	14.2	7.9	n/a
2022	111	18.4	6.0	n/a
2023	99	18.2	5.4	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 Truro Central

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$952 (2.2%)	$41,877 (97.8%)	$42,829
2020	$598 (1.4%)	$41,400 (98.6%)	$41,998
2021	$1,764 (4.1%)	$41,350 (95.9%)	$43,114

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Truro Central

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 618^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 420^th of 928 Elementary schools	20.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Truro Central)	59	53.9	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Truro)	59	53.9	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Truro Central)	47	38.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Truro)	47	38.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Truro Central)	39	18.2	20.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Truro)	39	18.2	20.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Truro Central)	46	9.1	36.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Truro)	46	9.1	36.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Truro Central)	57	46.2	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Truro)	57	46.2	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Truro Central)	31	76.9	45.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Truro)	31	76.9	45.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Truro Central)	31	78.6	47.6%
5th Grade Science (Truro)	31	78.6	47.6%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Truro Central)	54	40.5	13.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Truro)	54	40.5	13.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Truro Central)	41	43.2	2.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Truro)	41	43.2	2.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Truro Central)	31	78.6	47.6%
All Grades Science (Truro)	31	78.6	47.6%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	99	6.6%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	68	65	4.4%
Two or More Races	19	20	5.3%

Schools Near Truro Central

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)						MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)						MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Truro Central	Public	PK, KG-5	317 Route 6	Truro	02666	Barnstable County	Truro	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 487-1558	99	18	5.4		65 (65.7%)	6 (6.1%)	8 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (20.2%)	42.7	539^th of 916 public elementary schools	41.2%		56.5	420^th of 928 public elementary schools	54.7%	119	30.0	60.0	16.7			34.4	30.0	50.0	16.7			31.3	58.3		58.3	$43,114	$1,764	$41,350
Wellfleet Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Lawrence Road	Wellfleet	02667	Barnstable County	Wellfleet	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 349-3101	98	11	9.2		81 (82.7%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.2%)	77.6	211^th of 916 public elementary schools	77.0%		62.5	358^th of 928 public elementary schools	61.4%	147	56.3	42.9	66.7			56.3	37.5	84.6	66.7			61.7	66.7		66.7	$35,597	$1,330	$34,267
Provincetown Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	12 Winslow Street	Provincetown	02657	Barnstable County	Provincetown	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 487-5000	142	22	6.3		80 (56.3%)	29 (20.4%)	19 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.2%)	20	740^th of 916 public elementary schools	19.2%		33.5	631^st of 928 public elementary schools	32.0%	109		38.5	9.1	23.5	30.8	27.8		30.8	0.0	11.8	15.4	20.8	20.0	38.5	30.4	$44,861	$1,868	$42,993
Eastham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolhouse Road	Eastham	02642	Barnstable County	Eastham	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 255-0808	186	19	10.0		143 (76.9%)	19 (10.2%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)	74.8	248^th of 916 public elementary schools	72.9%		77.2	215^th of 928 public elementary schools	76.8%	33	61.5	36.0	56.7			51.9	70.4	65.4	40.0			57.8	66.7		66.7	$26,632	$866	$25,766
Orleans Elementary	Public	K-5	46 Eldredge Pkwy	Orleans	02653	Barnstable County	Orleans	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 255-0380	145	21	6.9		112 (77.2%)	6 (4.1%)	15 (10.3%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	81.7	157^th of 916 public elementary schools	82.9%		91	62^nd of 928 public elementary schools	93.3%	95	42.1	72.7	57.7			58.2	52.6	72.7	57.7			61.2	84.0		84.0	$32,396	$1,002	$31,394
Eddy Elementary	Public	3-5	2298 Main Street	Brewster	02631	Barnstable County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 896-4531	201	21	9.7		162 (80.6%)	2 (1.0%)	23 (11.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)	57.6	397^th of 916 public elementary schools	56.7%		59.6	382^nd of 928 public elementary schools	58.8%	15	62.3	46.3	27.4			44.3	63.9	52.9	28.8			47.5	45.2		45.2	$23,827	$1,092	$22,735
Stony Brook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	384 Underpass Road	Brewster	02631	Barnstable County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 896-4545	230	25	9.2		175 (76.1%)	9 (3.9%)	24 (10.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)								(n/a)																$26,537	$1,143	$25,394

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