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#293 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 16% in state

Luther Conant School

Elementary School · Acton-Boxborough

80 Taylor Road, Acton, MA 01720

Enrollment

413

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#293 of 1,793

In Acton

#4 of 8

public schools

In district

#4 of 9

Acton-Boxborough

Equity

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Luther Conant School

8.1/10

Elementary School in Acton · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Luther Conant School

Luther Conant School is a public elementary school in Acton, MA, part of Acton-Boxborough. Luther Conant School serves approximately 413 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Luther Conant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Luther Conant School show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+33.6 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,933
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Luther Conant School — Students at Luther Conant School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 77.4% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
43.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 77.7% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
45.7% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
78.4%
ELA
80.2%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
79.8%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
77.2%
ELA
78.4%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
73.6%
2023
Math
78%
ELA
80.8%
2024
Math
76.8%
ELA
71.3%
2025
Math
71.8%
ELA
76.3%

* 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: 8.3/10.

How Luther Conant School Compares

See how Luther Conant School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
84th percentile in MA
Academic
9.5/10
Excellent
Growth
8.3/10
Excellent
Environment
5.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

Location

80 Taylor Road, Acton, MA 01720

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Luther Conant School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paul P Gates Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is OAK MEADOW SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Littleton), with a very similar rating. Additionally, McCarthy-Towne School (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Acton, see our Acton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
McCarthy-Towne School Acton 0.9 mi 7.8
Merriam School Acton 0.9 mi 6.5
Raymond J Grey Junior High Acton 1.1 mi 8.9
Acton-Boxborough Regional High Acton 1.2 mi 8.2
C.T. Douglas Elementary School Acton 1.9 mi 6.6
Paul P Gates Elementary School Acton 1.9 mi 8.9
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program Acton 1.9 mi 4.7
Thoreau Concord 2.6 mi 7.3
THE IMAGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Maynard 3.5 mi 5.7
Concord Middle Concord 3.2 mi 9.4
OAK MEADOW SCHOOL Littleton 3.8 mi 7.9
Green Meadow Maynard 3.7 mi 6.5
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL Concord 2.9 mi 7.3
Maynard High Maynard 3.8 mi 8.1
Fowler School Maynard 3.9 mi 7.4
Shaker Lane Elementary Littleton 4.0 mi 5.7
Josiah Haynes Sudbury 4.3 mi 7.8
WILLOW HILL SCHOOL Sudbury 4.6 mi 6.2
Blanchard Memorial School Boxborough 3.6 mi 6.7
CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL Sudbury 4.5 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$154,101

Median Home Value

$766,500

Median Rent

$1,908/mo

Population

23,322

College Educated

77.8%

Homeownership

75.4%

Avg Commute

35.2 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Median Age

44.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Luther Conant School

What grades does Luther Conant School serve?

Luther Conant School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Luther Conant School?

Luther Conant School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Conant School?

The student-teacher ratio at Luther Conant School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luther Conant School rank in MA?

Luther Conant School ranks #293 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Luther Conant School's MySchoolScout rating?

Luther Conant School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Luther Conant School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther Conant School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Luther Conant School a charter school?

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

Is Luther Conant School a Title I school?

No, Luther Conant School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
16 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%

District

Acton-Boxborough
District Enrollment
5,099
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,933
District Rank
#4 of 9

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