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Ruggles Lane vs. Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School

Should you attend Ruggles Lane or Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ruggles Lane
105 Ruggles Lane
Barre, MA 01005
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
50 Richland St
Worcester, MA 01610
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruggles Lane 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 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
381 students
667 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ruggles Lane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ruggles Lane.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ruggles Lane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ruggles Lane with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Quabbin School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#982 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1462 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ruggles Lane, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
12%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruggles Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Quabbin School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruggles Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Quabbin School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ruggles Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Quabbin School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ruggles Lane by grade.
This chart displays the students of Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
-
Kindergarten Students
51
75
Grade 1 Students
50
75
Grade 2 Students
64
76
Grade 3 Students
55
75
Grade 4 Students
66
75
Grade 5 Students
48
76
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ruggles Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Quabbin School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ruggles Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Quabbin School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ruggles Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Quabbin School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ruggles Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Quabbin School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ruggles Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Quabbin School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ruggles Lane, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Quabbin School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ruggles Lane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Quabbin School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ruggles Lane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Quabbin School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Learning First Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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