Excellent
#321 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Acushnet Elementary School
Elementary School · Acushnet · Acushnet, MA
An elementary school in Acushnet, MA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743
- Math 60% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Acushnet Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Acushnet Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average370/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Acushnet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,683
Median home value
$407,000
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimir PulaskiEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Elwyn G CampbellEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Rochester MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Jireh SwiftEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Acushnet
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acushnet Elementary School is listed in Acushnet; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acushnet Elementary School
Acushnet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Acushnet, MA, part of Acushnet, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acushnet Elementary School
What grades does Acushnet Elementary School serve?
Acushnet Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Acushnet Elementary School?
Acushnet Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acushnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acushnet Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acushnet Elementary School rank in MA?
Acushnet Elementary School ranks #321 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Acushnet Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Acushnet Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Acushnet Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acushnet Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Acushnet Elementary School a charter school?
No, Acushnet Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acushnet Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Acushnet Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (508) 998-0255
- Area population (ZIP 02743)
- 10,476
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02743; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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