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#851 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
Tilton
Elementary School · Haverhill · Haverhill, MA
A Haverhill elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
70 Grove Street, Haverhill, MA 01832
- Math 36% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tilton score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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 50 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tilton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Haverhill), 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
$81,141
Median home value
$410,300
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01832; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Bartlett School and Assessment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–11 | 0.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| MoodyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,064 | 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.
Haverhill
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $20,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tilton is listed in Haverhill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tilton
Tilton is a public elementary school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tilton
What grades does Tilton serve?
Tilton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Tilton?
Tilton has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Tilton is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tilton rank in MA?
Tilton ranks #851 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Tilton's MySchoolScout rating?
Tilton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Tilton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tilton has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tilton a charter school?
No, Tilton is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tilton a Title I school?
No, Tilton is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (978) 374-3475
- Area population (ZIP 01832)
- 26,065
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 01832; 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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