Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlton 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carlton's student population of 254 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Motto
Community, Curiosity, and Effort
School Rankings
Carlton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlton is 0.58, 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
#982 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
57%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Carlton's ranking?
Carlton is ranked #982 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Carlton often compared to?
Carltonis often viewed alongside schools like Bates, Witchcraft Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Carlton?
254 students attend Carlton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Carlton students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlton?
Carlton has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carlton offer ?
Carlton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlton part of?
Carlton is part of Salem School District.
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