Very Good
#578 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 32% in state
Northbridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Northbridge · Whitinsville, MA
An elementary school in Whitinsville, MA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 Crescent Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
- Math 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northbridge Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 72 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,735
Median home value
$413,600
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitinsville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Douglas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 2–5 | 3.5 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Douglas Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–1 | 3.5 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Taft Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–3 | 3.6 mi | 533 | 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.
Northbridge
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northbridge Elementary School is listed in Northbridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northbridge Elementary School
Northbridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whitinsville, MA, part of Northbridge, serving approximately 960 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northbridge Elementary School
What grades does Northbridge Elementary School serve?
Northbridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northbridge Elementary School?
Northbridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbridge Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northbridge Elementary School rank in MA?
Northbridge Elementary School ranks #578 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Northbridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northbridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Northbridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northbridge Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northbridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northbridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northbridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northbridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (508) 234-8161
- Area population (ZIP 01588)
- 10,357
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 01588; 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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