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#816 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Turkey Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Lunenburg · Lunenburg, MA
A Lunenburg elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
129 Northfield Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462
- Math 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Turkey Hill Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 68 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Turkey Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lunenburg), 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
$109,884
Median home value
$442,900
Median rent
$1,784/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny AppleseedEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Mckay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–5 | 3.6 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| St Bernard ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Crocker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–5 | 4.4 mi | 620 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lunenburg
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Turkey Hill Elementary School is listed in Lunenburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turkey Hill Elementary School
Turkey Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lunenburg, MA, part of Lunenburg, serving approximately 370 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turkey Hill Elementary School
What grades does Turkey Hill Elementary School serve?
Turkey Hill Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Turkey Hill Elementary School?
Turkey Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Hill Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turkey Hill Elementary School rank in MA?
Turkey Hill Elementary School ranks #816 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Turkey Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Turkey Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Turkey Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turkey Hill Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Turkey Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Turkey Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turkey Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Turkey Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (978) 582-4110
- Area population (ZIP 01462)
- 11,822
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 01462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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