Marblehead Community Charter Public School

17 Lime Street
Marblehead, MA 01945

Charter School 192 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Marblehead Community Charter Public School (MCCPS) is a tuition-free, independent public school serving students in grades 4 through 8. Located in the coastal town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, the school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes small class sizes and a collaborative learning environment. By operating as a charter school, MCCPS maintains a unique charter that allows it the flexibility to focus on interdisciplinary studies, critical thinking, and character development, aiming to foster a sense of civic responsibility and academic excellence in its students.

The school is defined by its "community" focus, placing a strong emphasis on the relationship between students, teachers, parents, and the broader Marblehead area. Through its experiential learning model, students are often engaged in hands-on projects that connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. With a commitment to inclusivity and individualized attention, MCCPS seeks to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the transition to high school by balancing academic challenge with a supportive, community-centered culture.

192

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marblehead Community Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	28
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
136 (70.8%)
Hispanic
28 (14.6%)
Two or More
12 (6.2%)
Black
11 (5.7%)
Asian
4 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marblehead Community Charter Public
Phone:	(781)631-0777
Website:	http://marbleheadcharter.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 24