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#770 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 43% in state

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Douglas Primary School

Elementary School · Douglas

17 Gleason Court, Douglas, MA 01516

Enrollment

215

Student-Teacher

17.9:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 1st

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#770 of 1,793

In Douglas

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 4

Douglas

Equity

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Douglas Primary School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Douglas · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Douglas Elementary School

3.2/10

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6.2/10

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About Douglas Primary School

Douglas Primary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, MA, part of Douglas. Douglas Primary School serves approximately 215 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Douglas Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Douglas Primary School show 72% math proficiency (2013 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2013 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

How it compares1.7 pts above district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 4.9
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.4Excellent60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement40%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,532
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Douglas Primary School — Students at Douglas Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores MA EDFACTS (2012-13)

Math Proficiency 72.0% (2013 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 72.0% (2013 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A

Based on 2 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

How Douglas Primary School Compares

See how Douglas Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
57th percentile in MA
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
2.4/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
12 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.1%

Location

17 Gleason Court, Douglas, MA 01516

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Douglas Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Taft Early Learning Center (rated 7.8/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Uxbridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is Northbridge Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Whitinsville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Austin T. Levy School (rated 6.6/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Harrisville), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Douglas, see our Douglas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Douglas Elementary School Douglas 0.1 mi 3.2
Douglas Middle School Douglas 0.2 mi 6.2
Douglas High School Douglas 0.5 mi 5.6
Northbridge Elementary School Whitinsville 3.5 mi 7.2
Northbridge Middle Whitinsville 3.7 mi 3.7
WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Whitinsville 3.8 mi 4.9
Northbridge High Whitinsville 3.9 mi 6.6
Whitin Intermediate Uxbridge 4.3 mi 6.6
Taft Early Learning Center Uxbridge 4.3 mi 7.8
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL Uxbridge 4.4 mi 3.3
Uxbridge High Uxbridge 4.9 mi 6.2
Gateway to College Uxbridge 4.9 mi 4.8
Sutton Elementary Sutton 5.9 mi 5.4
Sutton Middle School Sutton 6.0 mi 4.6
Sutton High School Sutton 6.0 mi 7.6
Sutton Early Learning Sutton 5.9 mi 5.3
COUNTRY MONTESSORI PRIVATE SCHOOL Sutton 6.4 mi
William Callahan School Harrisville 7.1 mi 4.2
South Grafton Elementary South Grafton 7.5 mi 5.3
Austin T. Levy School Harrisville 7.4 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01516 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$147,859

Median Home Value

$436,700

Median Rent

$1,537/mo

Population

9,287

College Educated

44.1%

Homeownership

83.6%

Avg Commute

34.5 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

44.4

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School Rating
Moody Haverhill, MA 6.6
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY Roslindale, MA 6.6
ST PETER SCHOOL Cambridge, MA 6.6
Benjamin G Brown Somerville, MA 6.5
Centerville Elementary Centerville, MA 6.5
Discovery School at Four Corners Greenfield, MA 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Douglas Primary School

What grades does Douglas Primary School serve?

Douglas Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Douglas Primary School?

Douglas Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Primary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Primary School rank in MA?

Douglas Primary School ranks #770 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Douglas Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Primary 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 Douglas Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Primary School has 72% math proficiency (2013 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2013 EdFacts).

Is Douglas Primary School a charter school?

No, Douglas Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Douglas Primary School a Title I school?

No, Douglas Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%

District

Douglas
District Enrollment
1,160
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,532
District Rank
#1 of 4

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