C+ Top 64%

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School

Grades 07-12 FITCHBURG, MA

Moved up 25 places from 2024 to 2025

#221 State Rank
C+ District Grade
500 Rindge Road, FITCHBURG, MA 01420
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
270 Students
90.7% Attendance Rate
50.3 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

CIV

38% Meeting or exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

51.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 47.3% 47.3%
2024 44.3% 44.3%
2025 51.3% 51.3%

Mathematics

25.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5% exceeding expectations

2023 24.3% 24.3%
2024 19.7% 19.7%
2025 25.3% 25.3%

Science

24% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 28% 28%
2024 31.5% 31.5%
2025 24% 24%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 38%—
2025English Language Arts07 59%15%
2025English Language Arts08 48%4%
2025English Language Arts10 47%5%
2025Mathematics07 35%5%
2025Mathematics08 25%—
2025Mathematics10 16%5%
2025Science08 26%—
2025Science10 22%—
2024English Language Arts07 52%17%
2024English Language Arts08 48%7%
2024English Language Arts10 33%2%
2024Mathematics07 32%2%
2024Mathematics08 10%1%
2024Mathematics10 17%—
2024Science08 39%—
2024Science10 24%2%
2023English Language Arts07 54%10%
2023English Language Arts08 42%9%
2023English Language Arts10 46%13%
2023Mathematics07 31%1%
2023Mathematics08 12%—
2023Mathematics10 30%4%
2023Science08 27%—
2023Science10 29%5%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

270 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 49.6%
Hispanic 32.2%
Black 10%
Multiracial 6.3%
Asian 0.4%

Gender

43% Male
56.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.6%
Special Education 22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 53%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

90.7% Attendance Rate
31.9% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

500 Rindge Road, FITCHBURG, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School's grade rating?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #221 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 64% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?

Approximately 270 students are enrolled at Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School.

How does Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School's proficiency rates are: CIV (38% proficient), English Language Arts (51% proficient), Mathematics (25% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the graduation rate at Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School has a strong 91.2% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School has an attendance rate of 90.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School part of?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School is part of Fitchburg School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.