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#757 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 42% in state
C.t. Douglas Elementary School
Elementary School · Acton-boxborough · Acton, MA
An Acton-boxborough elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
73 Spruce Street, Acton, MA 01720
- Math 59% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C.t. Douglas Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where C.t. Douglas Elementary 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Acton), 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
$154,101
Median home value
$766,500
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
77.8%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul P Gates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Mccarthy-towne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Merriam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 404 | 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.
Acton-boxborough
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
C.t. Douglas Elementary School is listed in Acton-Boxborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C.t. Douglas Elementary School
C.t. Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Acton, MA, part of Acton-boxborough, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C.t. Douglas Elementary School
What grades does C.t. Douglas Elementary School serve?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend C.t. Douglas Elementary School?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.t. Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C.t. Douglas Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C.t. Douglas Elementary School rank in MA?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School ranks #757 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is C.t. Douglas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
C.t. Douglas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 C.t. Douglas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C.t. Douglas Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is C.t. Douglas Elementary School a charter school?
No, C.t. Douglas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C.t. Douglas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, C.t. Douglas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (978) 266-2560
- Area population (ZIP 01720)
- 23,322
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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.
- 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 01720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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