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#883 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 49% in state
North Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Grafton · Grafton, MA
A Grafton elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 North Street, Grafton, MA 01519
- Math 57% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Street Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 90 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Street Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low249/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grafton), 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
$153,750
Median home value
$573,200
Median rent
$2,266/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01519; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbury Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 2–6 | 2.0 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Touchstone Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Annie E FalesEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–3 | 3.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Al-hamra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 127 | 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.
Grafton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Street Elementary School is listed in Grafton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Street Elementary School
North Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grafton, MA, part of Grafton, serving approximately 568 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Street Elementary School
What grades does North Street Elementary School serve?
North Street Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend North Street Elementary School?
North Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Street Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Street Elementary School rank in MA?
North Street Elementary School ranks #883 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is North Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 North Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Street Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is North Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (508) 839-5428
- Area population (ZIP 01519)
- 7,738
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 01519; 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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