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#965 of 1,793 schools in MA
Old Mill Pond
Elementary School · Palmer
4107 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
576
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#965 of 1,793
In Palmer
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
Palmer
School environment
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Old Mill Pond
Elementary School in Palmer · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Old Mill Pond
Old Mill Pond is a public elementary school in Palmer, MA, part of Palmer. Old Mill Pond serves approximately 576 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Old Mill Pond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Old Mill Pond show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Old Mill Pond sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Old Mill Pond — Students at Old Mill Pond score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 84 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.
How Old Mill Pond Compares
See how Old Mill Pond performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4107 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Old Mill Pond may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Quarry Hill Community School (rated 7.8/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Monson), which scores notably higher. Another option is Granite Valley School (rated 7.2/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Monson), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Swift River Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Belchertown), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palmer, see our Palmer schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer High Palmer | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Pathfinder Vocational Technical Palmer | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Monson High School Monson | 4.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Quarry Hill Community School Monson | 5.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Granite Valley School Monson | 5.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Jabish Middle School Belchertown | 6.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Ware Junior/Senior High School Ware | 6.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Ware Middle School Ware | 6.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Cold Spring Belchertown | 6.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Stanley M Koziol Elementary School Ware | 6.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Belchertown High Belchertown | 6.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Swift River Elementary Belchertown | 6.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL West Warren | 5.7 mi | — |
| WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY Wilbraham | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown | 6.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Paul R Baird Middle Ludlow | 6.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Warren Elementary West Warren | 6.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Mile Tree Elementary Wilbraham | 7.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Ludlow Senior High Ludlow | 6.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Minnechaug Regional High Wilbraham | 7.3 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01069 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,725
Median Home Value
$251,300
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
9,077
College Educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
34.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
53.1
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| Byam School Chelmsford, MA | 6.1 |
| Captain Samuel Brown Peabody, MA | 6.1 |
| Floral Street School Shrewsbury, MA | 6.1 |
| George F. Willett Norwood, MA | 6.1 |
| Lincoln Melrose, MA | 6.1 |
| Quashnet School Mashpee, MA | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Old Mill Pond
What grades does Old Mill Pond serve?
Old Mill Pond serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Old Mill Pond?
Old Mill Pond has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Pond?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Pond is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Mill Pond rank in MA?
Old Mill Pond ranks #965 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Old Mill Pond's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Mill Pond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Old Mill Pond?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Mill Pond has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Old Mill Pond a charter school?
No, Old Mill Pond is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Mill Pond a Title I school?
No, Old Mill Pond is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (413) 283-4300
Resources & Links
District
Palmer- District Enrollment
- 1,085
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,951
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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