Very Good
#605 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 34% in state
Marion E Zeh
Elementary School · Northborough · Northborough, MA
A Northborough elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
33 Howard Street, Northborough, MA 01532
- Math 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marion E Zeh score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Marion E Zeh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low200/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northborough), 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
$174,358
Median home value
$598,500
Median rent
$2,087/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Marguerite E PeasleeEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| The Fitzgerald InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| St Bernadette Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 343 | 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.
Northborough
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion E Zeh is listed in Northborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion E Zeh
Marion E Zeh is a public elementary school in Northborough, MA, part of Northborough, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion E Zeh
What grades does Marion E Zeh serve?
Marion E Zeh serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marion E Zeh?
Marion E Zeh has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion E Zeh?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion E Zeh is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion E Zeh rank in MA?
Marion E Zeh ranks #605 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Marion E Zeh's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion E Zeh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Marion E Zeh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion E Zeh has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marion E Zeh a charter school?
No, Marion E Zeh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion E Zeh a Title I school?
No, Marion E Zeh is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (508) 351-7048
- Area population (ZIP 01532)
- 15,694
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 01532; 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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