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Teacher quality
Principal leadership
Parent involvement
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
The love of the children and the interaction with parents and grand parents is encouraged for each and every child.
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!
SSCPS has taught my child to love reading ... something the former school taught my child to strongly dislike.
—Submitted by a parent
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
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
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
Small class sizes are great. Teachers are awesome.
—Submitted by a parent
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
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
wonderful teachers, some of the best I ever met. Parents are consulted on all aspects of education.
—Submitted by a parent
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
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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Grade level
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.
45 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.
47 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.
47 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
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The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.
46 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.
42 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.
41 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.
33 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.
33 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.
29 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
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
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 66% |
| African American | 55% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 86% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 78% |
| African American | 73% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 73% |
| Female | 84% |
| Male | 59% |
| African American | 75% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 66% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 72% |
| Male | 59% |
| African American | 67% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 66% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 83% |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 88% |
| African American | 84% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 64% |
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 64% |
| African American | 54% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 65% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 37% |
| Male | 52% |
| African American | 23% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 58% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 80% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 76% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
| All Students | 82% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 76% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 79% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| English language learners | n/a |
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
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 82% |
| African American | 84% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Students with disabilities | 80% |
| All Students | 37% |
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 27% |
| African American | 16% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 42% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Students with disabilities | 20% |
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
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 86% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 51% |
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 50% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 53% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 51% |
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 95% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 85% |
| Male | 85% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 85% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | 72% |
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 77% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | 66% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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
The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.
37 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.
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The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.
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The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.
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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
| All Students | 67% |
| Female | 74% |
| Male | 61% |
| African American | 38% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multiracial | n/a |
| White | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Students with disabilities | 45% |
| All Students | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Female | n/a |
| Male | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Not economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
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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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| 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% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
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| Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program | 19% | N/A | 31% |
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| Students per FTE teacher | 12 | N/A | 14 |
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