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#770 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 43% in state
Based on limited data
Douglas Primary School
Elementary School · Douglas · Douglas, MA
An elementary school in Douglas, MA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17 Gleason Court, Douglas, MA 01516
- Math 72% proficient (2013)
- Reading 72% proficient (2013)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Primary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Douglas Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), 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
$147,859
Median home value
$436,700
Median rent
$1,537/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 960 | Compare → |
| Whitinsville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Taft Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–3 | 4.3 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Valley Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 170 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Primary School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Primary School
Douglas Primary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, MA, part of Douglas, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2013 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2013 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (508) 476-2154
- Area population (ZIP 01516)
- 9,287
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 01516; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2013 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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