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South Shore Charter Public School

Charter | K-12 & ungraded | 534 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 30, 2012

My son just finished his kindergarten year at SSCPS, and he had a FABULOUS start to his eductation! The teachers are incredibly innovative and dedicated, the administration is very hands-on, and the atmosphere is so welcoming and accepting. I love how diverse the school population is also, and that is the perspective my son is growing up with. There are so many things that can't be measured with test scores. SSCPS is wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

The love of the children and the interaction with parents and grand parents is encouraged for each and every child.


Posted September 13, 2010

My Grandaughter, goes to sscps, since going there,her whole life has changed for the better! she has always been a reader but, as far as having friends they have been few and far between. she has found them at this school both the students and the teachers. the school is the best for her! she just loves going to school now. Is dedicated to her school and home work. thank goodness for SSCPS.THANK YOU FOR HELPING MY # 1 GIRL get an educatation she will carry w her for the rest of her life!


Posted March 24, 2010

SSCPS has taught my child to love reading ... something the former school taught my child to strongly dislike.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

I have two children at this school one who started in kindergarten and one who started in forth grade. My forth grader has been to Catholic school, public school and now South Shore Charter School and he is learning the most at South Shore Charter Public School. My kindergarten was even reading books by the end of the year. It is an incredible school with small classes. They give every child a chance to thrive while they are there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2008

The classes are small and there's usually a teacher and a teacher's aide, so when you need help with something you can get it quickly. And the town meetings and student government are great--they really make the students' voices matter.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 26, 2008

The only fault I can see is the driveway drop off/pickup situation before/after school. This is due to demographics and has nothing to do with the education, teachers or general atmosphere. I give this school and it's teachers an A+.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2007

Small class sizes are great. Teachers are awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2007

I went to this school from kindergarten to 7th grade. I loved it. Every class gives a hands-on experience that most school do not give. The ability to interact so closley with the whole student body and faculty and staff gives a very good feel of real life. This school is such a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 26, 2007

Both our kids are new to the school and claim to love it. They felt welcomed and comfortable with teachers, staff and students from the first moment of orientation. We noticed a positive change in confidence, self-esteem and a desire to succeed in both the kids. They feel comfortable being themselves and not afraid to engage in class discussions. There is a great foundation of student honesty and personal integrity at this school. We find the general atmosphere to be very positive, supportive and encouraging.
—Submitted by Happy Parents, a parent


Posted June 19, 2007

very unsatisfied.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2007

wonderful teachers, some of the best I ever met. Parents are consulted on all aspects of education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2005

I went to this school for 5 years from first to 5th grade when I lived there, I know moved to California, but I believe it was an awsome school! There are so many activities and I personaly learned a lot while I was there about a lot of things not counting academics. I learned education but also life skills and such. We had a lot of freedom but rules also applied.
—Submitted by Zoe, a former student


Posted October 17, 2005

Unfortunately, this school places more emphasis on a student's 'freedom of expression' than it does on academics. While I believe this is an important element, I do not believe education should take a back seat to it. Parent involvement is extraodinary, sometimes to a fault. There are sometimes so many parents with so many (differing) opinions that the bickering and in-fighting can get outrageous. Mornings and afternoons can be chaos with so many parents coming and going at will that I feared that anyone could get into the school. For the right child, this school could be a wonderful place, but it is not for everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
37%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
34%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Female87%
Male66%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female95%
Male78%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students73%
Female84%
Male59%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students66%
Female72%
Male59%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female75%
Male88%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female62%
Male64%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female37%
Male52%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female86%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female91%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Female100%
Male82%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities80%

Math

All Students37%
Female47%
Male27%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities20%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female58%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female100%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female67%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
69%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students67%
Female74%
Male61%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities45%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 70%
Black 24% 8%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 3% 5%
Hispanic 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
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Phone: (781) 982-4202

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