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Toy Town Elementary

Elementary School · Winchendon

175 Grove Street, Winchendon, MA 01475

Enrollment

276

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#974 of 1,793

In Winchendon

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Winchendon

Academic growth

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Toy Town Elementary

6.1/10

Elementary School in Winchendon · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Toy Town Elementary

Toy Town Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchendon, MA, part of Winchendon. Toy Town Elementary serves approximately 276 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Toy Town Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Toy Town Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Toy Town Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,423
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Toy Town Elementary — Students at Toy Town Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 24.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 32.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 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
41%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
26.5%
ELA
31.8%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
34.8%
2022
Math
15.3%
ELA
20.5%
2023
Math
13.3%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
16.3%
ELA
24.3%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
30.3%

* 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: 8.2/10.

How Toy Town Elementary Compares

See how Toy Town Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
46th percentile in MA
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
3.9/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.7%

Location

175 Grove Street, Winchendon, MA 01475

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Toy Town Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rindge Memorial School (rated 6.4/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Rindge), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Jaffrey Grade School (rated 6.4/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Jaffrey), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Gardner), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Winchendon, see our Winchendon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Murdock Academy for Success Winchendon 0.0 mi
Murdock High School Winchendon 1.0 mi 3.6
Murdock Middle School Winchendon 1.0 mi 4.5
Memorial Winchendon 1.0 mi 4.4
Winchendon PreSchool Program Winchendon 1.0 mi 3.3
Rindge Memorial School Rindge 5.0 mi 6.4
Royalston Community School Royalston 4.6 mi 3.5
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rindge 5.5 mi 4.1
Narragansett Regional High Baldwinville 6.9 mi 4.3
Narragansett Middle Baldwinville 6.9 mi 3.5
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Royalston 5.9 mi 5.2
HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY Gardner 8.3 mi 5.7
Gardner Middle School Gardner 8.0 mi 4.4
HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY SCHOOL Rindge 6.9 mi
Gardner High Gardner 8.1 mi 5.9
Conant Middle High School (M) Jaffrey 8.8 mi 3.4
Conant Middle High School (H) Jaffrey 8.8 mi 6.3
Jaffrey Grade School Jaffrey 8.9 mi 6.4
Dr. George S. Emerson Elementary School Fitzwilliam 7.8 mi 5.7
Gardner Elementary School Gardner 8.2 mi 4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01475 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,638

Median Home Value

$294,900

Median Rent

$1,245/mo

Population

10,194

College Educated

24.1%

Homeownership

78.2%

Avg Commute

33.4 min

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Median Age

40.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Toy Town Elementary

What grades does Toy Town Elementary serve?

Toy Town Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Toy Town Elementary?

Toy Town Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Toy Town Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Toy Town Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Toy Town Elementary rank in MA?

Toy Town Elementary ranks #974 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Toy Town Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Toy Town Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Toy Town Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Toy Town Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Toy Town Elementary a charter school?

No, Toy Town Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Toy Town Elementary a Title I school?

No, Toy Town Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
52 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%

District

Winchendon
District Enrollment
1,219
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,423
District Rank
#1 of 5

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