Below Average
#1418 of 1,793 schools in MA
Based on limited data
Meetinghouse School
Elementary School · Ashburnham-westminster · Westminster, MA
An Ashburnham-westminster elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
8 South Street, Westminster, MA 01473
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Meetinghouse School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated745/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$101,161
Median home value
$394,000
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Gardner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
| Reingold ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–5 | 4.5 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Briggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 492 | 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.
Ashburnham-westminster
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meetinghouse School is listed in Ashburnham-Westminster; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meetinghouse School
Meetinghouse School is a public elementary school in Westminster, MA, part of Ashburnham-westminster, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meetinghouse School
What grades does Meetinghouse School serve?
Meetinghouse School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Meetinghouse School?
Meetinghouse School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meetinghouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meetinghouse School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meetinghouse School rank in MA?
Meetinghouse School ranks #1,418 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Meetinghouse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meetinghouse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Meetinghouse School a charter school?
No, Meetinghouse School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meetinghouse School a Title I school?
No, Meetinghouse School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (978) 874-0163
- Area population (ZIP 01473)
- 8,289
- Area median age
- 47.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01473; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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