Serving 1,042 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alma Del Mar Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alma Del Mar Charter School's student population of 1,042 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 49% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,042 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Alma Del Mar Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Del Mar Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
61%
26%
Black
16%
10%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alma Del Mar Charter School's ranking?
Alma Del Mar Charter School is ranked #1177 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Alma Del Mar Charter School often compared to?
Alma Del Mar Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James B Congdon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Alma Del Mar Charter School?
1,042 students attend Alma Del Mar Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Alma Del Mar Charter School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alma Del Mar Charter School?
Alma Del Mar Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alma Del Mar Charter School offer ?
Alma Del Mar Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alma Del Mar Charter School part of?
Alma Del Mar Charter School is part of Alma Del Mar Charter School District.
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