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Page Hilltop Elementary School
Elementary School · Ayer Shirley School District
115 Washington Street, Ayer, MA 01432
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,014 of 1,793
In Ayer
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Ayer Shirley School District
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Page Hilltop Elementary School
Elementary School in Ayer · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Page Hilltop Elementary School
Page Hilltop Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ayer, MA, part of Ayer Shirley School District. Page Hilltop Elementary School serves approximately 540 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Page Hilltop Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,014 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Page Hilltop Elementary School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Page Hilltop Elementary School 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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Page Hilltop Elementary School — Students at Page Hilltop Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 78 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: 6.6/10.
How Page Hilltop Elementary School Compares
See how Page Hilltop Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
115 Washington Street, Ayer, MA 01432
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Page Hilltop Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hildreth Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Harvard), which scores notably higher. Another option is Russell St Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Littleton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lura A. White Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Shirley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ayer, see our Ayer schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| GROTON SCHOOL Groton | 1.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| GROTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Groton | 2.2 mi | — |
| LAWRENCE ACADEMY Groton | 2.7 mi | 7.5 |
| SEVEN HILLS AT GROTON Groton | 3.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Boutwell School Groton | 3.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Florence Roche School Groton | 3.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle Groton | 3.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley | 3.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Bromfield Harvard | 4.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Hildreth Elementary School Harvard | 4.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Littleton High School Littleton | 4.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Lura A. White Elementary School Shirley | 4.3 mi | 7.4 |
| PEPPERELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pepperell | 6.4 mi | — |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Groton | 6.2 mi | 7.6 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Harvard | 6.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Littleton Middle School Littleton | 5.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Russell St Elementary Littleton | 5.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Blanchard Middle Westford | 5.3 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01432 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,142
Median Home Value
$419,800
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
Population
8,124
College Educated
40.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
39.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Berkley Community School Berkley, MA | 5.9 |
| Downey Brockton, MA | 5.9 |
| Forestdale Malden, MA | 5.9 |
| J F Kennedy Elementary Randolph, MA | 5.9 |
| ST BERNADETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Northborough, MA | 5.9 |
| Salisbury Elementary Salisbury, MA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Page Hilltop Elementary School
What grades does Page Hilltop Elementary School serve?
Page Hilltop Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Page Hilltop Elementary School?
Page Hilltop Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Page Hilltop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Page Hilltop Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Page Hilltop Elementary School rank in MA?
Page Hilltop Elementary School ranks #1,014 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Page Hilltop Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Page Hilltop Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Page Hilltop Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Page Hilltop Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Page Hilltop Elementary School a charter school?
No, Page Hilltop Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Page Hilltop Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Page Hilltop Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (978) 772-8600
Resources & Links
District
Ayer Shirley School District- District Enrollment
- 1,687
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,840
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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