Excellent
#279 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 16% in state
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Elementary School · Southborough · Southborough, MA
A Southborough elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA 01772
- Math 82% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 83% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Albert S. Woodward Memorial School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southborough), 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
$196,680
Median home value
$816,500
Median rent
$2,425/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Francis J KaneEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| BrophyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| RicherEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 578 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southborough
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is listed in Southborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is a public elementary school in Southborough, MA, part of Southborough, serving approximately 247 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
What grades does Albert S. Woodward Memorial School serve?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert S. Woodward Memorial School rank in MA?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School ranks #279 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School a charter school?
No, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (508) 229-1250
- Area population (ZIP 01772)
- 9,781
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 01772; 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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