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#262 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 15% in state

Clinton Elementary

Elementary School · Clinton · Clinton, MA

An elementary school in Clinton, MA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

100 Church Street, Clinton, MA 01510

  • Math 45% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$19,042
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Clinton Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2023
Math
35%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 54 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton Elementary 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 85Very Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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

$93,849

Median home value

$348,000

Median rent

$1,353/mo

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

52.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Nashoba Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.7 mi6Compare →
Doctor Franklin Perkins SchoolPrivate · tuition8.12–123.1 mi124Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Clinton

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton Elementary is listed in Clinton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton Elementary

Clinton Elementary is a public elementary school in Clinton, MA, part of Clinton, serving approximately 837 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Elementary

What grades does Clinton Elementary serve?

Clinton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Clinton Elementary?

Clinton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 837 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton Elementary rank in MA?

Clinton Elementary ranks #262 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Clinton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Elementary 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 Clinton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton Elementary a charter school?

No, Clinton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clinton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Clinton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
837
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 01510)
15,430
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
37
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 01510; 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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