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#916 of 1,793 schools in MA
Mckay Elementary School
Elementary School · Fitchburg · Fitchburg, MA
A Fitchburg elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
67 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Math 20% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckay Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 103 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mckay Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), 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
$70,334
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Crocker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| St Bernard ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fitchburg
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckay Elementary School is listed in Fitchburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckay Elementary School
Mckay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fitchburg, MA, part of Fitchburg, serving approximately 762 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckay Elementary School
What grades does Mckay Elementary School serve?
Mckay Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Mckay Elementary School?
Mckay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckay Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckay Elementary School rank in MA?
Mckay Elementary School ranks #916 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mckay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Mckay Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckay Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Mckay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mckay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mckay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (978) 665-3187
- Area population (ZIP 01420)
- 41,677
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 01420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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