Excellent
#293 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 16% in state
Luther Conant School
Elementary School · Acton-boxborough · Acton, MA
An Acton-boxborough elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 Taylor Road, Acton, MA 01720
- Math 72% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther Conant School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Luther Conant School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Acton), 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
$154,101
Median home value
$766,500
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
77.8%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccarthy-towne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Merriam SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| C.t. Douglas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Paul P Gates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | 1.9 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.
Acton-boxborough
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luther Conant School is listed in Acton-Boxborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther Conant School
Luther Conant School is a public elementary school in Acton, MA, part of Acton-boxborough, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (978) 266-2550
- Area population (ZIP 01720)
- 23,322
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 01720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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