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#1271 of 1,793 schools in MA
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Alfred M Chaffee
Elementary School · Oxford · Oxford, MA
An Oxford elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9 Clover Street, Oxford, MA 01540
- Math 42% proficient (2009)
- Reading 42% proficient (2009)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alfred M Chaffee score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Alfred M Chaffee sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), 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
$118,389
Median home value
$346,000
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01540; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 2–4 | 3.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Heritage SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–4 | 3.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Park Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| All Saints AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 168 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oxford
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alfred M Chaffee is listed in Oxford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred M Chaffee
Alfred M Chaffee is a public elementary school in Oxford, MA, part of Oxford, serving approximately 324 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred M Chaffee
What grades does Alfred M Chaffee serve?
Alfred M Chaffee serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Alfred M Chaffee?
Alfred M Chaffee has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred M Chaffee?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred M Chaffee is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred M Chaffee rank in MA?
Alfred M Chaffee ranks #1,271 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Alfred M Chaffee's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred M Chaffee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Alfred M Chaffee?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred M Chaffee has 42% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Alfred M Chaffee a charter school?
No, Alfred M Chaffee is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred M Chaffee a Title I school?
No, Alfred M Chaffee is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (508) 987-6057
- Area population (ZIP 01540)
- 11,521
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 01540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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