Serving 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School 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 Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is 0.59, 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
#1462 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
45%
25%
Black
46%
10%
White
6%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's ranking?
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is ranked #1462 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School often compared to?
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abby Kelley Foster Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
667 students attend Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offer ?
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School part of?
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is part of Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School located?
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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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