Below Average
#1546 of 1,793 schools in MA
Tyngsborough Elementary
Elementary School · Tyngsborough · Tyngsborough, MA
An elementary school in Tyngsborough, MA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
205 Westford Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
- Math 45% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tyngsborough Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,167
Median home value
$533,300
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita E. Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Academy of Notre DamePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Little Angels AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Swallow/union SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 320 | 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.
Tyngsborough
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tyngsborough Elementary is listed in Tyngsborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyngsborough Elementary
Tyngsborough Elementary is a public elementary school in Tyngsborough, MA, part of Tyngsborough, serving approximately 753 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,546 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyngsborough Elementary
What grades does Tyngsborough Elementary serve?
Tyngsborough Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tyngsborough Elementary?
Tyngsborough Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tyngsborough Elementary rank in MA?
Tyngsborough Elementary ranks #1,546 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Tyngsborough Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyngsborough Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Tyngsborough Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyngsborough Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tyngsborough Elementary a charter school?
No, Tyngsborough Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyngsborough Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tyngsborough Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (978) 649-1990
- Area population (ZIP 01879)
- 12,435
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 01879; 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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