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Day Elementary

Elementary School · Westford

75 East Prescott Street, Westford, MA 01886

Enrollment

296

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.4

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,229 of 1,793

In Westford

#9 of 10

public schools

In district

#8 of 9

Westford

Equity

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Day Elementary

5.4/10

Elementary School in Westford · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Blanchard Middle

8.2/10

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8.0/10

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About Day Elementary

Day Elementary is a public elementary school in Westford, MA, part of Westford. Day Elementary serves approximately 296 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Day Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,229 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Day Elementary show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,617
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Day Elementary — Students at Day Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 73.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 69.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
74.8%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
63.8%
ELA
72.5%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
64.3%
2023
Math
72%
ELA
59.7%
2024
Math
66.3%
ELA
55.7%
2025
Math
67.7%
ELA
53%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.6/10.

How Day Elementary Compares

See how Day Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
32th percentile in MA
Academic
8.1/10
Excellent
Growth
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

Location

75 East Prescott Street, Westford, MA 01886

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Day Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Swallow/Union School (rated 8.3/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Dunstable), which scores notably higher. Another option is OAK MEADOW SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Littleton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Russell St Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Littleton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Westford, see our Westford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Blanchard Middle Westford 0.3 mi 8.2
Westford Academy Westford 1.1 mi 8.0
Col John Robinson Westford 1.5 mi 6.7
John A. Crisafulli Elementary School Westford 1.5 mi 5.4
Stony Brook School Westford 1.6 mi 7.9
Russell St Elementary Littleton 3.0 mi 7.5
Littleton Middle School Littleton 3.2 mi 7.1
Abbot Elementary Westford 2.4 mi 6.2
Littleton High School Littleton 3.6 mi 6.7
Nabnasset Westford 3.2 mi 6.9
Shaker Lane Elementary Littleton 4.2 mi 5.7
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WESTFORD Westford 3.6 mi
OAK MEADOW SCHOOL Littleton 4.5 mi 7.9
Rita E. Miller Elementary School Westford 4.4 mi 5.9
Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford 3.8 mi 6.9
Tyngsborough Elementary Tyngsborough 4.8 mi 4.4
GROTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Groton 4.2 mi
Swallow/Union School Dunstable 5.8 mi 8.3
Groton Dunstable Regional Groton 5.3 mi 7.6
LAWRENCE ACADEMY Groton 4.6 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01886 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$181,523

Median Home Value

$689,400

Median Rent

$2,068/mo

Population

24,584

College Educated

73%

Homeownership

88.5%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Median Age

43.3

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John A. Crisafulli Elementary School Westford, MA 5.4
Riverdale Dedham, MA 5.4
Ruggles Lane Barre, MA 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Day Elementary

What grades does Day Elementary serve?

Day Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Day Elementary?

Day Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Day Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Day Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Day Elementary rank in MA?

Day Elementary ranks #1,229 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Day Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Day Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Day Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Day Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Day Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Day Elementary a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
18 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

District

Westford
District Enrollment
4,451
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,617
District Rank
#8 of 9

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