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#1248 of 1,793 schools in MA
David Prouty High
High School · Spencer-e Brookfield · Spencer, MA
A Spencer-e Brookfield high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
302 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562
- Math 30% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at David Prouty High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where David Prouty High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average363/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), 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
$79,086
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 397 | 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.
Spencer-e Brookfield
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Prouty High is listed in Spencer-E Brookfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Prouty High
David Prouty High is a public high school in Spencer, MA, part of Spencer-e Brookfield, serving approximately 331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Prouty High
What grades does David Prouty High serve?
David Prouty High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend David Prouty High?
David Prouty High has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Prouty High?
The student-teacher ratio at David Prouty High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David Prouty High rank in MA?
David Prouty High ranks #1,248 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is David Prouty High's MySchoolScout rating?
David Prouty High 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 David Prouty High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Prouty High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is David Prouty High a charter school?
No, David Prouty High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Prouty High a Title I school?
No, David Prouty High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (508) 885-8505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01562)
- 11,961
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 01562; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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