Very Good
#531 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Golden Hill
Elementary School · Haverhill · Haverhill, MA
A Haverhill elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
140 Boardman Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
- Math 40% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Hill score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2022, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Golden Hill 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Haverhill), 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
$79,784
Median home value
$436,400
Median rent
$1,602/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Hearts SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Bradford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Pentucket Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Haverhill
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $20,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Hill is listed in Haverhill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Hill
Golden Hill is a public elementary school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill, serving approximately 476 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Hill
What grades does Golden Hill serve?
Golden Hill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Golden Hill?
Golden Hill has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hill is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Hill rank in MA?
Golden Hill ranks #531 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Golden Hill's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Golden Hill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Hill has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Golden Hill a charter school?
No, Golden Hill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Hill a Title I school?
No, Golden Hill is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (978) 374-5794
- Area population (ZIP 01830)
- 26,685
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 01830; 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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