Serving 168 students in grades 5-7, Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
82%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
6%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea?
168 students attend Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea?
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea offer ?
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea part of?
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea is part of Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea School District.
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