Very Good
#633 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Ashby Elementary
Elementary School · North Middlesex · Ashby, MA
A North Middlesex elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
911 Main Street, Ashby, MA 01431
- Math 43% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashby Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 Ashby Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashby), 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
$110,536
Median home value
$362,200
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01431; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbridge Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Spaulding MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | Not available | 430 | Compare → |
| Squannacook Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
| Varnum BrookEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | Not available | 612 | 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.
North Middlesex
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashby Elementary is listed in North Middlesex; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashby Elementary
Ashby Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashby, MA, part of North Middlesex, serving approximately 151 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashby Elementary
What grades does Ashby Elementary serve?
Ashby Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ashby Elementary?
Ashby Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashby Elementary 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 Ashby Elementary rank in MA?
Ashby Elementary ranks #633 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ashby Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashby Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ashby Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashby Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ashby Elementary a charter school?
No, Ashby Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashby Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ashby Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (978) 743-1005
- Area population (ZIP 01431)
- 3,188
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 01431; 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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