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#766 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 43% in state

Fox Hill

Elementary School · Burlington

1 Fox Hill Rd, Burlington, MA 01803

Enrollment

455

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#766 of 1,793

In Burlington

#6 of 6

public schools

In district

#6 of 6

Burlington

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Fox Hill

6.6/10

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

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6.0/10

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About Fox Hill

Fox Hill is a public elementary school in Burlington, MA, part of Burlington. Fox Hill serves approximately 455 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Fox Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Fox Hill show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 7.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$27,456
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Fox Hill — Students at Fox Hill score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 56.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 59.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 80 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
70%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
61.3%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
71.3%
ELA
69.3%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
41.3%
ELA
61.5%
2022
Math
54.8%
ELA
49%
2023
Math
57.3%
ELA
54.7%
2024
Math
54.3%
ELA
44.3%
2025
Math
53.7%
ELA
49.3%

* 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: 5.0/10.

How Fox Hill Compares

See how Fox Hill performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
57th percentile in MA
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.1%

Location

1 Fox Hill Rd, Burlington, MA 01803

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fox Hill may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Memorial (rated 7.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Francis Wyman Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, West Intermediate (rated 6.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Burlington, see our Burlington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Boutwell Wilmington 1.2 mi 6.0
Pine Glen Elementary Burlington 1.0 mi 6.8
Wilmington Middle School Wilmington 1.4 mi 6.7
West Intermediate Wilmington 1.4 mi 6.9
BURLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Burlington 1.8 mi
MOUNT HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Burlington 1.8 mi 6.7
TENDER LEARNING CENTRE Wilmington 1.5 mi
Marshall Simonds Middle Burlington 2.0 mi 8.7
Memorial Burlington 2.0 mi 7.6
Mary D Altavesta Woburn 1.7 mi 2.7
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School Billerica 1.9 mi 8.2
Burlington High Burlington 2.4 mi 8.0
Linscott-Rumford Woburn 2.0 mi 3.9
Shawsheen Elementary Wilmington 2.4 mi 6.6
Thomas Ditson Billerica 1.9 mi 5.7
Wilmington High Wilmington 2.2 mi 7.9
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington 2.3 mi 6.8
Francis Wyman Elementary Burlington 2.4 mi 7.6
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn 2.9 mi 6.4
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BURLINGTON Burlington 3.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,421

Median Home Value

$679,400

Median Rent

$2,615/mo

Population

26,068

College Educated

58.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

44.9

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C.T. Douglas Elementary School Acton, MA 6.6
Charles C Cashman Elementary Amesbury, MA 6.6
Clyde Reeves Woburn, MA 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fox Hill

What grades does Fox Hill serve?

Fox Hill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fox Hill?

Fox Hill has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Hill?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Hill is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Hill rank in MA?

Fox Hill ranks #766 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Fox Hill's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Hill 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 Fox Hill?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Hill has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fox Hill a charter school?

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

Is Fox Hill a Title I school?

No, Fox Hill is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%

District

Burlington
District Enrollment
3,525
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,456
District Rank
#6 of 6

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