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#681 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 38% in state

Pine Glen Elementary

Elementary School · Burlington

1 Pine Glen Way, Burlington, MA 01803

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#681 of 1,793

In Burlington

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 6

Burlington

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Pine Glen Elementary

6.8/10

Elementary School in Burlington · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Pine Glen Elementary

Pine Glen Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, MA, part of Burlington. Pine Glen Elementary serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Pine Glen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Pine Glen Elementary show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 7.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$27,456
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Pine Glen Elementary — Students at Pine Glen Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 57.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 53.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 80 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
53.5%
ELA
58.8%
2019
Math
64.8%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
59.5%
ELA
51.8%
2022
Math
60.3%
ELA
44.5%
2023
Math
54%
ELA
41.3%
2024
Math
47.3%
ELA
41.7%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
45.3%

* 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: 5.8/10.

How Pine Glen Elementary Compares

See how Pine Glen Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
62th percentile in MA
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.2%

Location

1 Pine Glen Way, Burlington, MA 01803

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pine Glen Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Francis Wyman Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Memorial (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, West Intermediate (rated 6.9/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Burlington, see our Burlington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Fox Hill Burlington 1.0 mi 6.6
BURLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Burlington 1.3 mi
MOUNT HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Burlington 1.4 mi 6.7
Thomas Ditson Billerica 1.4 mi 5.7
Francis Wyman Elementary Burlington 1.6 mi 7.6
Burlington High Burlington 1.8 mi 8.0
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School Billerica 1.9 mi 8.2
Boutwell Wilmington 1.9 mi 6.0
Memorial Burlington 1.9 mi 7.6
West Intermediate Wilmington 2.1 mi 6.9
Marshall Simonds Middle Burlington 1.9 mi 8.7
Wilmington Middle School Wilmington 2.1 mi 6.7
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BURLINGTON Burlington 2.1 mi
Shawsheen Elementary Wilmington 2.8 mi 6.6
Mary D Altavesta Woburn 2.3 mi 2.7
NASHOBA LEARNING GROUP Bedford 2.3 mi 6.7
TENDER LEARNING CENTRE Wilmington 2.5 mi
Linscott-Rumford Woburn 2.4 mi 3.9
FUSION ACADEMY BURLINGTON Burlington 3.2 mi
Locke Middle Billerica 2.9 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,421

Median Home Value

$679,400

Median Rent

$2,615/mo

Population

26,068

College Educated

58.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

44.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pine Glen Elementary

What grades does Pine Glen Elementary serve?

Pine Glen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pine Glen Elementary?

Pine Glen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Glen Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Glen Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Glen Elementary rank in MA?

Pine Glen Elementary ranks #681 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Pine Glen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Glen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pine Glen Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Glen Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pine Glen Elementary a charter school?

No, Pine Glen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Glen Elementary a Title I school?

No, Pine Glen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%

District

Burlington
District Enrollment
3,525
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,456
District Rank
#5 of 6

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