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Truro Central

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Truro Central is a PK–6 elementary school in Truro, MA, on the Outer Cape, and it is the only school in the Truro district, serving just 78 students. Its small size shapes nearly everything about it: the student-teacher ratio was 5.4 in 2024–2025, the lowest of any nearby school, and per-pupil spending was $43,114 in 2020–2021, second only to Provincetown Schools at $44,861 among local peers. Its state ranking has swung widely — as high as the 82nd percentile in 2020–2021 and 73rd percentile (4 stars) in 2024–2025, but down to the 32nd–41st percentile range in several years, including 2023–2024.

Achievement results are uneven in the same way. In 2024–2025, ELA, math, and science were all above state averages, with science at 70% proficient, and Truro Central was competitive with or ahead of most nearby schools. The most recent reported test year, 2025–2026, reversed much of that: all-grades ELA was 28% proficient vs. the state's 40.03%, and math was 32% vs. 41.11%, both below most neighbors. Because only 78 students attend, one grade-level cohort can move whole-school percentages noticeably, so a single year should be read with care. Science has been the most consistent bright spot when tested, above state in every reported year. Free/reduced lunch percentages are blank in the data, so current economic context isn't known.

Locally, Truro Central was middle-to-upper tier in 2024–2025 — trailing Orleans Elementary in most subjects but ahead of Provincetown — then fell behind most neighbors in 2025–2026. Wellfleet Elementary is the closest size peer at 78 students, but spends less ($35,597) with a higher student-teacher ratio (6.5), and its ELA has been steadier. Eddy Elementary and Eastham Elementary have posted stronger recent results. Older subgroup rankings from 2021–2022 showed high results for low-income students (92nd percentile) and special education students (83rd percentile), but that data is dated. The key question is whether 2025–2026 is a one-cohort fluctuation or a trend.

Students ?

5.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$53,789

Per pupil spending ?

42.3%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students in Massachusetts receive free school meals.

Not published

Kindergartners with all required immunizations (2025-26)

317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666

(508) 487-1558

District: Truro

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

Two or more races:

16.7%

Hispanic:

10.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 65th percentile in 2015 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Massachusetts average (30% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Massachusetts average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Massachusetts avg41%

Not ranked this year

Truro Central did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	248 of 906	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	42.7	539 of 916	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.5	420 of 928	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.6	390 of 932	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.7	171 of 936	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	37.9	618 of 942	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.0	576 of 934	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.8	640 of 938	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	66.0	309 of 932	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.3	321 of 914	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.3	463 of 926	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.6	429 of 928	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.3	474 of 930	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.4	384 of 924	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	85.9	96 of 920	89.6%	★★★★☆
2009	76.5	210 of 909	76.9%	★★★★☆
2008	66.7	310 of 908	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	77.0	199 of 911	78.2%	★★★★☆
2006	84.1	129 of 911	85.8%	★★★★☆
2005	79.3	180 of 887	79.7%	★★★★☆
2004	74.7	234 of 882	73.5%	★★★★☆
2003	66.3	336 of 884	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2018	46.2	503 of 893	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	83.0	65 of 772	91.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	64.1	325 of 904	64.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	75.9	151 of 905	83.3%	★★★★☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	80.1	175 of 925	81.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	84.8	76 of 765	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	35.1	562 of 780	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.2	468 of 772	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)92nd percentile+33 vs school

White (2021)90th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2022)83rd percentile+25 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)81st percentile~ school

Male (2021)64th percentile-18 vs school

Female (2018)44th percentile+5 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics32%-9 vs state

English Language Arts28%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, June 18, 2021

Typical small town favoritism.Certain teachers allow the problem kids to bring down other children. The cater to the bully system. Instead of dealing with a problem certain teachers and staff force other kids to play with and be bullied by a child instead of dealing with the problem all because they dont want to upset the parent of the class bully. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2026)						MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2026)						MCAS Next Generation Science (2026)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Truro Central	Public	PK, KG-6	317 Route 6	Truro	02666	Barnstable County	Truro	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 487-1558	78	14	5.4	42.3%	50 (64.1%)	7 (9.0%)	8 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.7%)								(n/a)		36.4				28.0		27.3				32.0							$53,789
Wellfleet Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Lawrence Road	Wellfleet	02667	Barnstable County	Wellfleet	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 349-3101	78	12	6.5	38.5%	60 (76.9%)	2 (2.6%)	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.8%)	64	321^st of 899 public elementary schools	64.3%		57.8	376^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.5%	55	53.9	52.4	52.6			52.8	46.2	30.0	52.6			42.3	52.6		52.6				$43,851
Provincetown Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	12 Winslow Street	Provincetown	02657	Barnstable County	Provincetown	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 487-5000	152	20	7.6	40.8%	81 (53.3%)	37 (24.3%)	18 (11.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.2%)	14.3	790^th of 899 public elementary schools	12.1%		36.8	580^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.0%	210	18.2	25.0		27.8	35.3	28.8	9.1	25.0		16.7	17.7	20.8		35.3	50.0	35.3			$53,062
Eastham Elementary	Public	K-5	200 Schoolhouse Road	Eastham	02642	Barnstable County	Eastham	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 255-0808	177	22	7.9	35.0%	123 (69.5%)	23 (13.0%)	14 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.6%)	67.7	285^th of 899 public elementary schools	68.3%		78.4	198^th of 906 public elementary schools	78.1%	87	39.3	47.5	64.0			49.5	42.9	43.6	65.4			49.5	80.8		80.8				$30,788
Orleans Elementary	Public	K-5	46 Eldredge Pkwy	Orleans	02653	Barnstable County	Orleans	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 255-8800	149	20	7.2	39.6%	121 (81.2%)	3 (2.0%)	13 (8.7%)	4 (2.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	75.4	223^rd of 899 public elementary schools	75.2%		88.4	93^rd of 906 public elementary schools	89.7%	130	52.9	55.6	52.0			53.9	41.2	61.1	52.0			53.9	64.0		64.0				$41,825
Eddy Elementary	Public	3-5	2298 Main Street	Brewster	02631	Barnstable County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 896-4531	197	22	8.9	33.5%	141 (71.6%)	10 (5.1%)	24 (12.2%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.1%)	67.8	283^rd of 899 public elementary schools	68.5%		72.1	259^th of 906 public elementary schools	71.4%	24	54.8	45.7	47.3			49.2	46.8	51.4	51.9			50.0	58.2		58.2				$27,537
Stony Brook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	384 Underpass Road	Brewster	02631	Barnstable County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 896-4545	242	28	8.8	37.2%	181 (74.8%)	15 (6.2%)	26 (10.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)								(n/a)																	91%	2%	$27,635

Frequently Asked Questions about Truro Central

What is the racial makeup of Truro Central?

Students at Truro Central are 64% White, 17% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American.

How many students attend Truro Central?

In the 2024-25 school year, 78 students attended Truro Central.

What district is Truro Central in?

Truro

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2013–14 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 20, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2024–25 MCAS Next Generation test scoresSep 29, 2025

2023–24 school spending dataMay 8, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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