Serving 944 students in grades 6-8, 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School's student population of 944 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
School Rankings
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
65%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
27%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School's ranking?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School is ranked #1331 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School?
944 students attend 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School offer ?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School part of?
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School is part of Marlborough School District.
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