Foxborough Regional Charter School
Foxborough Regional Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-12 | Foxborough Regional Charter (District)
Foxborough Regional Charter School is located in Foxborough, MA and is in Foxborough Regional Charter (district). It is a charter school that serves 1177 students in grades K-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Foxborough Regional Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Foxborough Regional Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Foxborough Regional Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Foxborough Regional Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Foxborough Regional Charter School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Foxborough Regional Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Foxborough Regional Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Foxborough Regional Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John J Ahern School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Mabelle M Burrell Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Vincent M Igo Elementary School 0.5 miles | |
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| Foxborough High School 0.6 miles | |
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| Charles Taylor Elementary School 1 miles | |
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Our children have been attending FRCS for over 5 years now and it has been a really great experience all around. The educators are highly skilled and attuned to the classroom's learning abilities. They are willing to stay after to assist any student needing additional help and teach to the subject rather than the score. I often recommend the school to parents when talking about their children.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1177
53%
47%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Foxborough Regional Charter School had 6% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
64%
Black
19%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Hispanic
4%
Two or More Races
3%
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Foxborough Regional Charter (District) District Spending
$8,384Per Pupil
The Foxborough Regional Charter (District) spends $8,384 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 42% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Foxborough Regional Charter (District) District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Foxborough Regional Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Foxborough Regional Charter (District)Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
About the MCAS.STE
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grade 9 and 10 are assessed in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. As of the class of 2010, students must pass the MCAS STE in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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