Very Good
#553 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 31% in state
Mill Pond School
Middle School · Westborough · Westborough, MA
A Westborough middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6 Olde Hickory Path, Westborough, MA 01581
- Math 69% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Mill Pond School score 65% 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 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mill Pond School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,031/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westborough), 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
$134,474
Median home value
$637,900
Median rent
$2,038/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–6 | 4.3 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Robert E. Melican Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 569 | 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.
Westborough
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Pond School is listed in Westborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Pond School
Mill Pond School is a public middle school in Westborough, MA, part of Westborough, serving approximately 876 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Pond School
What grades does Mill Pond School serve?
Mill Pond School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Mill Pond School?
Mill Pond School has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Pond School rank in MA?
Mill Pond School ranks #553 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mill Pond School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Pond School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mill Pond School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Pond School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mill Pond School a charter school?
No, Mill Pond School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Pond School a Title I school?
No, Mill Pond School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (508) 836-7780
- Area population (ZIP 01581)
- 21,591
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 01581; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.