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Royalston Community School
Elementary School · Athol-royalston · Royalston, MA
An Athol-royalston elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
96 Winchendon Rd, Royalston, MA 01368
- Math 26% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royalston Community School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2022, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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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Where Royalston Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royalston), 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
$101,875
Median home value
$325,200
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Toy Town ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–5 | 4.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Athol Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
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.
Athol-royalston
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royalston Community School is listed in Athol-Royalston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royalston Community School
Royalston Community School is a public elementary school in Royalston, MA, part of Athol-royalston, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,691 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royalston Community School
What grades does Royalston Community School serve?
Royalston Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Royalston Community School?
Royalston Community School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalston Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royalston Community School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royalston Community School rank in MA?
Royalston Community School ranks #1,691 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Royalston Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royalston Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Royalston Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royalston Community School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Royalston Community School a charter school?
No, Royalston Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royalston Community School a Title I school?
No, Royalston Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (978) 249-2900
- Area population (ZIP 01368)
- 1,497
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 01368; 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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