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#1503 of 1,793 schools in MA

Glenwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Wachusett · Rutland, MA

A Wachusett elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

65 Glenwood Road, Rutland, MA 01543

  • Math 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$18,152
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at Glenwood Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2023
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Glenwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average319/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rutland), 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

$155,504

Median home value

$439,200

Median rent

$998/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Davis Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–54.9 mi475Compare →
DawsonEnrollment path unverified7.6K–5Not available488Compare →
Houghton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–4Not available318Compare →
Leroy E.mayoEnrollment path unverified5.7K–5Not available479Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wachusett

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$18,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glenwood Elementary School is listed in Wachusett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenwood Elementary School

Glenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rutland, MA, part of Wachusett, serving approximately 348 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,503 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenwood Elementary School

What grades does Glenwood Elementary School serve?

Glenwood Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?

Glenwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenwood Elementary School rank in MA?

Glenwood Elementary School ranks #1,503 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Glenwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Glenwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glenwood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Glenwood Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Glenwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
Area population (ZIP 01543)
9,202
Area average commute
35.8 min
Area median age
40.4
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 01543; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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