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#1217 of 1,793 schools in MA
Spaulding Memorial
Elementary School · North Middlesex · Townsend, MA
A North Middlesex elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Whitcomb Street, Townsend, MA 01469
- Math 44% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spaulding Memorial score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Spaulding Memorial sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average591/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Townsend), 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
$113,162
Median home value
$385,200
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squannacook Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Turkey Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–5 | 4.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Lunenburg Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–2 | 4.9 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Ashby ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | Not available | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Middlesex
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spaulding Memorial is listed in North Middlesex; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spaulding Memorial
Spaulding Memorial is a public elementary school in Townsend, MA, part of North Middlesex, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,217 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spaulding Memorial
What grades does Spaulding Memorial serve?
Spaulding Memorial serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Spaulding Memorial?
Spaulding Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Memorial is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spaulding Memorial rank in MA?
Spaulding Memorial ranks #1,217 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Spaulding Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?
Spaulding Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Spaulding Memorial?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spaulding Memorial has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spaulding Memorial a charter school?
No, Spaulding Memorial is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spaulding Memorial a Title I school?
No, Spaulding Memorial is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (978) 597-0380
- Area population (ZIP 01469)
- 6,803
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 01469; 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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