Christa McAuliffe Charter School in Framingham, MA

At a glance

Reported students

284

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts middle enrollment

11th percentile

Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

284

Christa McAuliffe Charter School: 284 reported students.

State peer staffing position

18th percentile

9.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 388
Teachers (FTE): 41
Student–teacher ratio: 9.5:1

What the reported data says about Christa McAuliffe Charter School

Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Framingham. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Christa McAuliffe Charter School (District). NCES reports 284 students for 2024–25.

Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.9%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Christa McAuliffe Charter School

1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.7%
Students with disabilities: 17.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4.5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White43%
Hispanic34.9%
Black8.1%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Christa McAuliffe Charter School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
J F Kennedy Middle School Middle · Natick	05–08	911	1.3 mi
Fuller Middle Middle · Framingham	06–08	592	1.5 mi
Cameron Middle School Middle · Framingham	06–08	592	1.8 mi
Wilson Middle Middle · Natick	05–08	727	1.9 mi
Walsh Middle Middle · Framingham	06–08	785	1.9 mi
Wayland Middle School Middle · Wayland	06–08	662	2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Christa McAuliffe Charter School

What grades does Christa McAuliffe Charter School serve?

Christa McAuliffe Charter School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Christa McAuliffe Charter School (District).

How many students attend Christa McAuliffe Charter School?

Christa McAuliffe Charter School reported 284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Christa McAuliffe Charter School?

The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 284 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Christa McAuliffe Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Christa McAuliffe Charter School in?

Christa McAuliffe Charter School is part of Christa McAuliffe Charter School (District), based in Framingham, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Christa McAuliffe Charter School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J F Kennedy Middle School (1.3 mi), Fuller Middle (1.5 mi), Cameron Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.