Serving 167 students in grades 7-12, Spirit Of Knowledge Charter 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
48%
25%
Black
33%
10%
White
14%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School?
167 students attend Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School offer ?
Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School part of?
Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School is part of Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School School District.
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