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#1283 of 1,793 schools in MA
Thomas Prince
Elementary School · Wachusett · Princeton, MA
A Wachusett elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
170 Sterling Road, Princeton, MA 01541
- Math 58% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Prince score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 118 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Thomas Prince 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average419/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princeton), 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
$150,577
Median home value
$496,400
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01541; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 4.0 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Davis Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 475 | Compare → |
| DawsonEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 488 | Compare → |
| Leroy E.mayoEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 479 | 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.
Wachusett
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Prince is listed in Wachusett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Prince
Thomas Prince is a public elementary school in Princeton, MA, part of Wachusett, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Prince
What grades does Thomas Prince serve?
Thomas Prince serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Prince?
Thomas Prince has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Prince?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Prince is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Prince rank in MA?
Thomas Prince ranks #1,283 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Thomas Prince's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Prince has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Thomas Prince?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Prince has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Prince a charter school?
No, Thomas Prince is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Prince a Title I school?
No, Thomas Prince is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (978) 464-2110
- Area population (ZIP 01541)
- 3,500
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 01541; 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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