The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Foxborough Regional Charter (district)
Foxborough Regional Charter is a single-school district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade, operating as a public charter school in Norfolk County. The school draws students from multiple communities, and its enrollment of roughly that size for a K-12 charter is predominantly Black, with a smaller white population and modest shares of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight fall in the bottom quartile among Norfolk County's districts. In math, about one in five students scored proficient or above, and in ELA the rate was slightly higher. Science results for those grades were similar. Eighth-grade social studies results were in a comparable range. The state changed the cut scores for social studies in the testing year, so direct comparisons to prior years are not possible. A parent considering this school will want to look into how the school supports students who are not yet meeting proficiency benchmarks and what academic interventions are in place.
The chronic absenteeism rate sits below the midpoint among county districts, meaning a moderate share of students miss enough school to be considered chronically absent. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Norfolk County districts, which may reflect the charter school funding model. A graduation rate was not available in the data, so a parent should ask the school directly about its four-year completion outcomes.
The district consists of a single school, Foxborough Regional Charter School, which is open and serving all grades. The district brief turned up no recent major changes such as expansion, curriculum overhauls, or building projects that would meet a four-year lasting-impact bar for parents. That means the school has been operating on a stable footing without a recent disruption or transformation.
For a family weighing this option, the school offers a K-12 pathway in a single building, which can provide continuity. The student body is diverse, with a large Black majority and a range of other backgrounds represented. The academic proficiency numbers are low relative to other districts in the county, and the chronic absenteeism rate is a soft spot worth discussing with the school. A parent may want to visit, talk to current families, and ask about the school's approach to raising achievement and keeping students engaged.
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