Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Learning First Charter Public School 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 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Learning First Charter Public School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Learning First Charter Public School 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 Learning First Charter Public School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1449 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
45%
23%
Black
47%
10%
White
6%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning First Charter Public School's ranking?
Learning First Charter Public School is ranked #1449 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Learning First Charter Public School often compared to?
Learning First Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Learning First Charter Public School?
671 students attend Learning First Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Learning First Charter Public School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning First Charter Public School?
Learning First Charter Public School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Learning First Charter Public School offer ?
Learning First Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Learning First Charter Public School part of?
Learning First Charter Public School is part of Learning First Charter Public School School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning First Charter Public School located?
Learning First Charter Public School is located in the Shrewsbury Street neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Shrewsbury Street.
School Reviews
5 11/8/2007
this school is really good the basketball team is awesome we have all the latest tech equipement it is a really cool school i love it
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