Below Average
#1596 of 1,793 schools in MA
Knox Trail Middle School
Middle School · Spencer-e Brookfield · Spencer, MA
A Spencer-e Brookfield middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
73 Ash Street, Spencer, MA 01562
- Math 18% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knox Trail Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Knox Trail Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average363/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), 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
$79,086
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 4.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Mcauley Nazareth Home for BoysPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 5.0 mi | 9 | 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.
Spencer-e Brookfield
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knox Trail Middle School is listed in Spencer-E Brookfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knox Trail Middle School
Knox Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Spencer, MA, part of Spencer-e Brookfield, serving approximately 389 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,596 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knox Trail Middle School
What grades does Knox Trail Middle School serve?
Knox Trail Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Knox Trail Middle School?
Knox Trail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Trail Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knox Trail Middle School rank in MA?
Knox Trail Middle School ranks #1,596 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Knox Trail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knox Trail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Knox Trail Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knox Trail Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knox Trail Middle School a charter school?
No, Knox Trail Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knox Trail Middle School a Title I school?
No, Knox Trail Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (508) 885-8550
- Area population (ZIP 01562)
- 11,961
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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.
- 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 01562; 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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