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#773 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 43% in state

Reingold Elementary

Elementary School · Fitchburg · Fitchburg, MA

A Fitchburg elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.

70 Reingold Avenue, Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • Math 19% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,238
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Reingold Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2023
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 68 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Reingold Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,847/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,334

Median home value

$294,600

Median rent

$1,131/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–91.9 mi208Compare →
Crocker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.81–52.6 mi620Compare →
St Bernard ElementaryPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–82.6 mi200Compare →
Mckay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.21–52.7 mi762Compare →

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.

Fitchburg

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$20,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reingold Elementary is listed in Fitchburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reingold Elementary

Reingold Elementary is a public elementary school in Fitchburg, MA, part of Fitchburg, serving approximately 661 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reingold Elementary

What grades does Reingold Elementary serve?

Reingold Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Reingold Elementary?

Reingold Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reingold Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Reingold Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reingold Elementary rank in MA?

Reingold Elementary ranks #773 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Reingold Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Reingold Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Reingold Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reingold Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Reingold Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Reingold Elementary a Title I school?

No, Reingold Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
Area population (ZIP 01420)
41,677
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
37.5
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 01420; 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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