Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Summary:

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is a public middle school serving around 250 students in grades 6-8 in East Harwich, Massachusetts. This charter school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the state and nearby district averages on MCAS assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

According to the key insights, Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School has been ranked among the top 25-30% of middle schools in Massachusetts over the past several years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it well above the nearby district schools, such as Barnstable Intermediate School and Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School, which are ranked in the bottom 30-40% of middle schools. The charter school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 13.7 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby district schools.

While Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter District is ranked 179 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the charter school's performance is particularly strong for certain subgroups, such as female students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, who rank in the top 20-25% of middle schools in the state. The school's higher spending per student compared to nearby district schools suggests that it may have access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 195 Route 137
       East Harwich, MA  02645


(774) 408-7994

District: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,966 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
5.2%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School ranks better than 55.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is $19,966.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School 218th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District):

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) 179th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.38 118th 339 65.2%
2004 81.16 70th 344 79.7%
2005 74.53 88th 356 75.3%
2006 73.78 102nd 399 74.4%
2007 76.11 97th 399 75.7%
2008 75.28 102nd 407 74.9%
2009 79.35 84th 409 79.5%
2010 75.18 106th 434 75.6%
2011 78.18 92nd 449 79.5%
2012 76.06 106th 455 76.7%
2013 73.76 122nd 455 73.2%
2014 73.48 121st 455 73.4%
2015 74.58 114th 441 74.1%
2016 62.59 183rd 482 62.0%
2017 79.55 89th 487 81.7%
2018 72.70 123rd 484 74.6%
2019 78.29 106th 498 78.7%
2021 70.01 135th 501 73.1%
2022 71.03 130th 497 73.8%
2023 78.24 102nd 501 79.6%
2024 51.13 218th 493 55.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 94th 467 79.9%
2019 80.18 52nd 484 89.3%
2021 61.11 135th 489 72.4%
2022 67.54 107th 503 78.7%
2023 49.84 165th 444 62.8%
2024 67.43 93rd 441 78.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.32 51st 438 88.4%
2019 78.47 60th 452 86.7%
2021 73.92 71st 462 84.6%
2022 69.28 103rd 489 78.9%
2023 84.08 38th 481 92.1%
2024 72.62 87th 469 81.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 160th 463 65.4%
2019 81.71 83rd 478 82.6%
2021 74.89 101st 483 79.1%
2022 68.52 136th 494 72.5%
2023 78.40 93rd 489 81.0%
2024 55.52 198th 481 58.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.79 130th 417 68.8%
2019 87.15 31st 424 92.7%
2021 45.25 193rd 431 55.2%
2022 65.08 95th 445 78.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.13 85th 466 81.8%
2019 68.97 151st 478 68.4%
2021 63.23 161st 485 66.8%
2022 71.77 117th 497 76.5%
2023 74.79 110th 489 77.5%
2024 43.78 249th 483 48.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.09 134th 491 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.93 98th 395 75.2%
2019 73.42 94th 396 76.3%
2021 60.04 135th 401 66.3%
2022 59.45 141st 404 65.1%
2023 63.79 131st 403 67.5%
2024 33.63 252nd 392 35.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Open Quote Lack of teacher certifications for sp.ed & ESL supports-makes getting correct supports difficult if your child! Might be great for some - for us not so much! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 8, 2012

Open Quote AMAZING school!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 129 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1996 129 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1997 160 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 161 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 161 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 163 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 166 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 173 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 173 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 172 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2005 172 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 188 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 193 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 2 204
2008 199 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 3 216
2009 195 2 4 10 0 0 5 0 216
2010 209 1 2 10 0 0 6 0 228
2011 214 1 0 6 0 0 7 0 228
2012 214 2 1 5 0 0 6 0 228
2013 218 2 1 3 0 0 4 0 228
2014 216 5 4 5 0 0 9 0 239
2015 215 4 4 7 0 0 10 0 240
2016 211 4 3 10 0 0 12 0 240
2017 213 3 3 11 0 0 13 0 243
2018 209 7 2 10 0 0 14 0 242
2019 207 6 5 11 1 0 12 0 242
2020 204 5 6 12 1 0 11 0 239
2021 228 2 3 9 1 0 7 0 250
2022 229 4 4 6 1 0 5 1 250
2023 230 5 4 7 1 0 3 0 250
2024 221 8 4 13 0 0 5 0 251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 162 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 163 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 164 n/a 0.0 0
2000 170 n/a 0.0 0
2001 171 n/a 0.0 0
2002 180 n/a n/a 2.8
2003 180 n/a n/a 2.8
2004 180 17.0 10.6 5.6
2005 180 17.0 10.6 7.2
2006 196 20.1 9.8 4.6
2007 204 20.0 10.2 7.4
2008 216 21.0 10.3 7.5
2009 216 20.2 10.7 4.6
2010 228 19.4 11.7 7
2011 228 18.9 12.0 10.5
2012 228 18.1 12.5 9.6
2013 228 18.1 12.5 12.7
2014 239 17.9 13.2 9.6
2015 240 22.0 10.9 19.6
2016 240 22.0 10.9 n/a
2017 243 21.4 11.3 n/a
2018 242 21.9 11.0 n/a
2019 242 21.4 11.2 n/a
2020 239 22.6 10.5 n/a
2021 250 23.6 10.5 n/a
2022 250 18.2 13.7 n/a
2023 250 21.4 11.6 n/a
2024 251 22.5 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 130 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 162 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 163 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 164 n/a 0.0 0
2000 170 n/a 0.0 0
2001 171 n/a 0.0 0
2002 180 n/a n/a 2.8
2003 180 n/a n/a 2.8
2004 180 17.0 10.6 5.6
2005 180 17.0 10.6 7.2
2006 196 20.1 9.8 4.6
2007 204 20.0 10.2 7.4
2008 216 21.0 10.3 7.5
2009 216 20.2 10.7 4.6
2010 228 19.4 11.7 7
2011 228 18.9 12.0 10.5
2012 228 18.1 12.5 9.6
2013 228 18.1 12.5 12.7
2014 239 17.9 13.2 9.6
2015 240 22.0 10.9 19.6
2016 240 22.0 10.9 n/a
2017 243 21.4 11.3 n/a
2018 242 21.9 11.0 n/a
2019 242 21.4 11.2 n/a
2020 239 22.6 10.5 n/a
2021 250 23.6 10.5 n/a
2022 250 18.2 13.7 n/a
2023 250 21.4 11.6 n/a
2024 251 22.5 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $342 (1.8%) $19,023 (98.2%) $19,365
2021 $984 (4.9%) $18,981 (95.1%) $19,966

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 102nd of 501 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)6354.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))6354.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)5448.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))5448.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)7053.6
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))7053.6
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)5146.4
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))5146.4
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)8165
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))8165
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)6852.5
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))6852.5
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)7060.8
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))7060.8
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)7257.6
 14.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))7257.6
 14.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)5849.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))5849.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School)7060.8
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District))7060.8
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students242250
 3.3%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic117
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White207230
 11.1%
Two or More Races123
 75%


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Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School ranks 218th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.

Students at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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