Below Average
#1491 of 1,793 schools in MA
Lunenburg Primary School
Elementary School · Lunenburg · Lunenburg, MA
An elementary school in Lunenburg, MA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462
- Math 72% proficient (2015)
- Reading 52% proficient (2015)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lunenburg Primary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2012, to 62% in 2015, across a 4-year record (2012–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2015) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2015)
Based on 8 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lunenburg Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lunenburg), 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
$109,884
Median home value
$442,900
Median rent
$1,784/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny AppleseedEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 655 | Compare → |
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| Mckay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–5 | 4.5 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Lura A. White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 356 | 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.
Lunenburg
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lunenburg Primary School is listed in Lunenburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lunenburg Primary School
Lunenburg Primary School is a public elementary school in Lunenburg, MA, part of Lunenburg, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,491 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lunenburg Primary School
What grades does Lunenburg Primary School serve?
Lunenburg Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Lunenburg Primary School?
Lunenburg Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Primary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lunenburg Primary School rank in MA?
Lunenburg Primary School ranks #1,491 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lunenburg Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lunenburg Primary 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 Lunenburg Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lunenburg Primary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2015).
Is Lunenburg Primary School a charter school?
No, Lunenburg Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lunenburg Primary School a Title I school?
No, Lunenburg Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (978) 582-4122
- Area population (ZIP 01462)
- 11,822
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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.
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 01462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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