Center School

Public PK, KG-5

 403 Great Rd
       Stow, MA  01775


(978) 897-0290

District: Nashoba

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,183 Help


Students who attend Center School usually attend:

Middle:    Hale
High:    Nashoba Regional

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.5% Help


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Compare Details Center School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Nashoba School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Nashoba School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center School is $19,183. 1 elementary schools in the Nashoba School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Center School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center School 111th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Center School in the ranking list.)

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Nashoba:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashoba 52nd of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center School

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Rank History for all students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.08 41st 884 95.4%
2004 88.83 60th 882 93.2%
2005 73.87 252nd 887 71.6%
2006 88.02 78th 911 91.4%
2007 83.24 129th 911 85.8%
2008 81.62 145th 908 84.0%
2009 79.97 169th 909 81.4%
2010 84.71 114th 920 87.6%
2011 85.54 105th 924 88.6%
2012 83.40 128th 930 86.2%
2013 77.46 201st 928 78.3%
2014 79.98 166th 926 82.1%
2015 85.62 94th 914 89.7%
2016 86.38 95th 932 89.8%
2017 90.88 43rd 938 95.4%
2018 89.54 61st 934 93.5%
2019 89.66 66th 942 93.0%
2021 88.62 95th 936 89.9%
2022 91.75 57th 932 93.9%
2023 87.11 111th 928 88.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.93 187th 886 78.9%
2019 63.18 257th 896 71.3%
2021 65.73 219th 894 75.5%
2022 81.45 104th 905 88.5%
2023 78.68 97th 703 86.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.75 59th 893 93.4%
2019 89.36 55th 902 93.9%
2021 86.05 113th 898 87.4%
2022 92.45 35th 901 96.1%
2023 88.15 85th 887 90.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 87th 656 86.7%
2019 78.53 98th 665 85.3%
2021 72.44 130th 632 79.4%
2022 79.93 76th 672 88.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.76 61st 898 93.2%
2019 86.53 93rd 907 89.7%
2021 87.52 92nd 904 89.8%
2022 88.13 85th 908 90.6%
2023 80.43 160th 896 82.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.74 95th 925 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.32 5th 154 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.10 66th 772 91.5%
2019 86.18 57th 780 92.7%
2021 84.50 80th 765 89.5%
2022 87.49 55th 764 92.8%
2023 79.57 128th 762 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Center School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 259 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 259 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1997 245 2 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 257 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 264 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2000 245 3 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 253 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 250 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 250 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 246 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 245 2 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 248 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 7 272
2007 256 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 9 280
2008 266 0 9 10 0 n/a n/a 15 300
2009 278 0 10 8 0 1 16 0 313
2010 266 0 9 11 0 1 14 0 301
2011 181 0 8 6 0 1 5 0 201
2012 162 0 7 5 0 0 4 0 178
2013 527 1 25 14 0 0 2 0 569
2014 545 1 29 14 0 0 7 0 596
2015 571 4 33 23 2 0 10 0 643
2016 535 6 28 15 0 0 8 0 592
2017 545 4 27 21 2 0 10 0 609
2018 495 3 31 23 2 0 13 0 567
2019 475 4 20 27 0 0 22 0 548
2020 454 5 23 29 0 0 21 0 532
2021 394 5 23 31 0 0 19 0 472
2022 407 4 26 36 0 0 33 0 506
2023 391 3 30 40 0 0 34 0 498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 270 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 270 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 269 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 273 n/a 0.0 0
2000 261 n/a 0.0 5
2001 262 n/a 0.0 2.7
2002 261 n/a n/a 0.8
2003 261 n/a n/a 0.8
2004 256 18.7 13.7 1.6
2005 262 17.2 15.2 3.8
2006 272 15.8 17.2 3.4
2007 280 20.0 14.0 2.2
2008 300 19.9 15.1 2.8
2009 313 21.4 14.6 1.6
2010 301 20.1 14.9 2.3
2011 201 14.2 14.1 3
2012 178 11.9 14.8 3.9
2013 569 35.3 16.0 1.9
2014 596 37.8 15.7 3.5
2015 643 39.0 16.4 6.5
2016 592 37.0 16.0 n/a
2017 609 40.7 14.9 n/a
2018 567 41.7 13.5 n/a
2019 548 41.1 13.3 n/a
2020 532 42.5 12.5 n/a
2021 472 40.0 11.8 n/a
2022 506 42.0 12.0 n/a
2023 498 43.3 11.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 270 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 270 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 269 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 273 n/a 0.0 0
2000 261 n/a 0.0 5
2001 262 n/a 0.0 2.7
2002 261 n/a n/a 0.8
2003 261 n/a n/a 0.8
2004 256 18.7 13.7 1.6
2005 262 17.2 15.2 3.8
2006 272 15.8 17.2 3.4
2007 280 20.0 14.0 2.2
2008 300 19.9 15.1 2.8
2009 313 21.4 14.6 1.6
2010 301 20.1 14.9 2.3
2011 201 14.2 14.1 3
2012 178 11.9 14.8 3.9
2013 569 35.3 16.0 1.9
2014 596 37.8 15.7 3.5
2015 643 39.0 16.4 6.5
2016 592 37.0 16.0 n/a
2017 609 40.7 14.9 n/a
2018 567 41.7 13.5 n/a
2019 548 41.1 13.3 n/a
2020 532 42.5 12.5 n/a
2021 472 40.0 11.8 n/a
2022 506 42.0 12.0 n/a
2023 498 43.3 11.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Center School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (1.8%) $16,101 (98.2%) $16,399
2020 $525 (2.5%) $20,416 (97.5%) $20,941
2021 $707 (3.7%) $18,476 (96.3%) $19,183

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 928 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center School)8769.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7963.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center School)8061.8
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7362
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)7469.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7460.9
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center School)7177.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)6770
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center School)7569.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7357.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center School)7756.9
 20.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)6947
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Center School)7155.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (Nashoba)6853.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Center School)7869.2
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nashoba)7562.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Center School)7666.5
 9.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nashoba)7158.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Center School)7155.4
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Nashoba)6961.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students548498
 9.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian2030
 50%
Hispanic2740
 48.1%
Pacific Islander00
White475391
 17.7%
Two or More Races2234
 54.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Center School

Students at Center School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Center School.

Center School ranks 111th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Center School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hale
High : Nashoba Regional


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