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#1086 of 1,793 schools in MA
Major Edwards Elementary
Elementary School · West Boylston · West Boylston, MA
A West Boylston elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 Crescent Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
- Math 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Major Edwards Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Boylston), 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
$100,427
Median home value
$399,700
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy E.mayoEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Houghton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Norrback AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Burncoat StreetEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 231 | 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.
West Boylston
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Major Edwards Elementary is listed in West Boylston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Major Edwards Elementary
Major Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school in West Boylston, MA, part of West Boylston, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,086 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Major Edwards Elementary
What grades does Major Edwards Elementary serve?
Major Edwards Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Major Edwards Elementary?
Major Edwards Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Edwards Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Major Edwards Elementary rank in MA?
Major Edwards Elementary ranks #1,086 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Major Edwards Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Major Edwards Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Major Edwards Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Major Edwards Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Major Edwards Elementary a charter school?
No, Major Edwards Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Major Edwards Elementary a Title I school?
No, Major Edwards Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (508) 835-4461
- Area population (ZIP 01583)
- 7,516
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 01583; 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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