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#1275 of 1,793 schools in MA
West Street
Elementary School · Southbridge · Southbridge, MA
A Southbridge elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
156 West Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
- Math 8% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Street score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Street sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southbridge), 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
$59,397
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Eastford RoadEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Charlton StreetEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southbridge
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Street is listed in Southbridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Street
West Street is a public elementary school in Southbridge, MA, part of Southbridge, serving approximately 328 students in grades 1st-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Street
What grades does West Street serve?
West Street serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend West Street?
West Street has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Street?
The student-teacher ratio at West Street is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Street rank in MA?
West Street ranks #1,275 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Street's MySchoolScout rating?
West Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 West Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Street has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Street a charter school?
No, West Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Street a Title I school?
No, West Street is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (508) 764-5470
- Area population (ZIP 01550)
- 17,806
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 01550; 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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