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#851 of 1,793 schools in MA

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Tilton

Elementary School · Haverhill

70 Grove Street, Haverhill, MA 01832

Enrollment

446

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#851 of 1,793

In Haverhill

#5 of 16

public schools

In district

#4 of 16

Haverhill

Academic growth

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Tilton

6.4/10

Elementary School in Haverhill · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Silver Hill Elementary School

5.1/10

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5.2/10

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About Tilton

Tilton is a public elementary school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill. Tilton serves approximately 446 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Tilton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Tilton show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts above district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,615
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Tilton — Students at Tilton score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 50 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
38.3%
ELA
39.3%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
51.3%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12.5%
ELA
32.5%
2022
Math
37.5%
ELA
32.5%
2023
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
27.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Tilton Compares

See how Tilton performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
53th percentile in MA
Academic
5.6/10
Average
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
5.9/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.6%

Location

70 Grove Street, Haverhill, MA 01832

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tilton may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Golden Hill (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Caleb Dustin Hunking School (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Moody (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Haverhill, see our Haverhill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Silver Hill Elementary School Haverhill 0.5 mi 5.1
Consentino Middle School Haverhill 0.5 mi 5.2
Bartlett School and Assessment Center Haverhill 0.6 mi 4.6
Moody Haverhill 0.7 mi 6.6
Moody Preschool Extension Haverhill 0.7 mi 3.1
Gateway Academy Haverhill 1.0 mi 5.9
Haverhill High Haverhill 1.0 mi 4.1
Caleb Dustin Hunking School Haverhill 1.1 mi 7.0
Greenleaf Academy Bradford 0.9 mi 4.1
SACRED HEARTS SCHOOL Bradford 1.1 mi 4.2
Walnut Square Haverhill 1.4 mi 6.3
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School Haverhill 1.4 mi 4.3
Pentucket Lake Elementary Haverhill 1.7 mi 3.1
John G Whittier Haverhill 1.8 mi 5.0
BRADFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bradford 2.0 mi 7.5
Bradford Elementary Bradford 1.8 mi 4.0
Dr Paul Nettle Haverhill 1.8 mi 4.6
Golden Hill Haverhill 1.9 mi 7.3
HILLTOP SCHOOL Haverhill 2.1 mi
LITTLE EXPLORERS LEARNING CENTER Plaistow 3.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01832 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,141

Median Home Value

$410,300

Median Rent

$1,612/mo

Population

26,065

College Educated

28.4%

Homeownership

58.1%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

38.6

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
39 Some Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Haverhill
District Enrollment
7,882
Schools in District
16
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,615
District Rank
#4 of 16

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