Elementary Schools in Truro

Truro, Massachusetts is home to a single elementary school, Truro Central, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including declining academic performance and below-average test scores compared to the state average.

Truro Central is ranked 539 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's MCAS test scores are generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas, with the exception of science, where 58.33% of students are proficient or better. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $43,114, its academic performance remains below the state average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Truro Central has a small student population of just 99 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (65.66%), but with significant percentages of African American (6.06%), Hispanic (8.08%), and students of two or more races (20.2%). The school's demographic makeup may present unique challenges or opportunities, and its low student-teacher ratio of 5.4 to 1 is a notable positive factor. However, the school's declining performance over the past three school years, from a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024, suggests that the school faces ongoing challenges in improving student outcomes.