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Abbot Elementary

Elementary School · Westford

25 Depot Street, Westford, MA 01886

Enrollment

372

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

6.2

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#942 of 1,793

In Westford

#7 of 10

public schools

In district

#6 of 9

Westford

Equity

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Abbot Elementary

6.2/10

Elementary School in Westford · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Nabnasset

6.9/10

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6.9/10

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About Abbot Elementary

Abbot Elementary is a public elementary school in Westford, MA, part of Westford. Abbot Elementary serves approximately 372 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Abbot Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Abbot Elementary show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,617
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

Abbot Elementary — Students at Abbot Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 75.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 69.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
73.5%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
72.5%
ELA
72.8%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
61.5%
2023
Math
76.3%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
71.7%
ELA
56.3%
2025
Math
66.7%
ELA
59%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.

How Abbot Elementary Compares

See how Abbot Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
48th percentile in MA
Academic
8.4/10
Excellent
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
6.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.3%

Location

25 Depot Street, Westford, MA 01886

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Abbot Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OAK MEADOW SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Littleton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Russell St Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Littleton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Nabnasset (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Westford, see our Westford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Nabnasset Westford 1.5 mi 6.9
Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford 1.7 mi 6.9
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WESTFORD Westford 2.0 mi
John A. Crisafulli Elementary School Westford 1.7 mi 5.4
Stony Brook School Westford 1.9 mi 7.9
Westford Academy Westford 1.8 mi 8.0
Col John Robinson Westford 2.1 mi 6.7
Day Elementary Westford 2.4 mi 5.4
Blanchard Middle Westford 2.5 mi 8.2
Byam School Chelmsford 2.7 mi 6.1
Rita E. Miller Elementary School Westford 3.7 mi 5.9
Col Moses Parker School Chelmsford 3.3 mi 6.4
GREATER VISIONS CHILDRENS CENTER Chelmsford 3.1 mi
OAK MEADOW SCHOOL Littleton 4.1 mi 7.9
Charles D Harrington North Chelmsford 3.6 mi 5.2
Shaker Lane Elementary Littleton 4.2 mi 5.7
Chelmsford High North Chelmsford 3.7 mi 7.2
Tyngsborough Elementary Tyngsborough 4.6 mi 4.4
Russell St Elementary Littleton 4.0 mi 7.5
Littleton Middle School Littleton 4.1 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01886 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$181,523

Median Home Value

$689,400

Median Rent

$2,068/mo

Population

24,584

College Educated

73%

Homeownership

88.5%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Median Age

43.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Abbot Elementary

What grades does Abbot Elementary serve?

Abbot Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Abbot Elementary?

Abbot Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbot Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Abbot Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abbot Elementary rank in MA?

Abbot Elementary ranks #942 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Abbot Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Abbot Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abbot Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abbot Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Abbot Elementary a charter school?

No, Abbot Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abbot Elementary a Title I school?

No, Abbot Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%

District

Westford
District Enrollment
4,451
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,617
District Rank
#6 of 9

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