Excellent
#285 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 16% in state
Annie E Fales
Elementary School · Westborough · Westborough, MA
A Westborough elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Eli Whitney Street, Westborough, MA 01581
- Math 72% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Annie E Fales score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 40 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Annie E Fales sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westborough), 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
$134,474
Median home value
$637,900
Median rent
$2,038/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01581; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Harding ArmstrongEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | 1.4 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Ebridge Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Elsie a Hastings ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–3 | 2.2 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Al-hamra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 127 | 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.
Westborough
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Annie E Fales is listed in Westborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Annie E Fales
Annie E Fales is a public elementary school in Westborough, MA, part of Westborough, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Annie E Fales
What grades does Annie E Fales serve?
Annie E Fales serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Annie E Fales?
Annie E Fales has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie E Fales?
The student-teacher ratio at Annie E Fales is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Annie E Fales rank in MA?
Annie E Fales ranks #285 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Annie E Fales's MySchoolScout rating?
Annie E Fales 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 Annie E Fales?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Annie E Fales has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Annie E Fales a charter school?
No, Annie E Fales is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Annie E Fales a Title I school?
No, Annie E Fales is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (508) 836-7770
- Area population (ZIP 01581)
- 21,591
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 01581; 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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