C
Below Average
52/100

South Street Early Learning Center

📚 Pre-K – K 🏫 Elementary
📍 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 46% · Math 40% proficient · 24th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
523
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%24/100reading 25th percentile, math 23rd percentile among Massachusetts elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−7 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−9 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%52%reading -5 pts, math -6 pts35th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%32%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +11 pts, math +6 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 376 South Street
City Fitchburg
ZIP Code 01420
District 2504890
NCES School ID 250489002469
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01420

Understanding the community around South Street Early Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,599
Per Capita Income $33,350
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $261,500
Median Rent $1,115
Owner-Occupied 55.8%
Renter-Occupied 44.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Street Early Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.4%
White 24.3%
Black 7.1%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 5.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 523
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Street Early Learning Center?
South Street Early Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Street Early Learning Center?
South Street Early Learning Center has 523 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does South Street Early Learning Center serve?
South Street Early Learning Center serves grades Pre-K – K and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Street Early Learning Center receive per student?
South Street Early Learning Center receives $21,232 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Street Early Learning Center in 01420 ▼
Avg Home Value
$408,981
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,784
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
44.2%

Other Schools in 01420

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026