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#885 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 49% in state
Walnut Square
Elementary School · Haverhill · Haverhill, MA
A Haverhill elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
645 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
- Math 29% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Square score 30% 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 30% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 4 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$79,784
Median home value
$436,400
Median rent
$1,602/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentucket Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| TiltonEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Sacred Hearts SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Golden HillEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 476 | 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.
Haverhill
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Walnut Square is listed in Haverhill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Square
Walnut Square is a public elementary school in Haverhill, MA, part of Haverhill, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Square
What grades does Walnut Square serve?
Walnut Square serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Walnut Square?
Walnut Square has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Square?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Square is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Square rank in MA?
Walnut Square ranks #885 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Walnut Square's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Square has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Walnut Square?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Square has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Walnut Square a charter school?
No, Walnut Square is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Square a Title I school?
No, Walnut Square is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (978) 374-3471
- Area population (ZIP 01830)
- 26,685
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 01830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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