Serving 175 students in grades 4-8, Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ's student population of 175 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ's ranking?
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ is ranked #847 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ often compared to?
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏis often viewed alongside schools like Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ?
175 students attend Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ?
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ offer ?
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ part of?
Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ is part of Marblehead Community Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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