Excellent
#224 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Petersham Center
Elementary School · Petersham · Petersham, MA
An elementary school in Petersham, MA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31 Spring Street PO Box 148, Petersham, MA 01366
- Math 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Petersham Center score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2022, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,656
Median home value
$375,000
Median rent
$1,214/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersham Montessori SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Petersham
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,286NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petersham Center is listed in Petersham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petersham Center
Petersham Center is a public elementary school in Petersham, MA, part of Petersham, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petersham Center
What grades does Petersham Center serve?
Petersham Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Petersham Center?
Petersham Center has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersham Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersham Center is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petersham Center rank in MA?
Petersham Center ranks #224 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Petersham Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Petersham Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Petersham Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petersham Center has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Petersham Center a charter school?
No, Petersham Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petersham Center a Title I school?
No, Petersham Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (978) 724-3363
- Area population (ZIP 01366)
- 1,173
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 01366; 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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