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#1200 of 1,793 schools in MA
Westminster Elementary
Elementary School · Ashburnham-westminster · Westminster, MA
An Ashburnham-westminster elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9 Academy Hill, Westminster, MA 01473
- Math 38% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westminster Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Westminster Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated745/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$101,161
Median home value
$394,000
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Gardner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
| Reingold ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–5 | 4.4 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Briggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 492 | 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.
Ashburnham-westminster
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westminster Elementary is listed in Ashburnham-Westminster; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westminster Elementary
Westminster Elementary is a public elementary school in Westminster, MA, part of Ashburnham-westminster, serving approximately 408 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westminster Elementary
What grades does Westminster Elementary serve?
Westminster Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Westminster Elementary?
Westminster Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westminster Elementary rank in MA?
Westminster Elementary ranks #1,200 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Westminster Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westminster Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Westminster Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westminster Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westminster Elementary a charter school?
No, Westminster Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westminster Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westminster Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (978) 874-2043
- Area population (ZIP 01473)
- 8,289
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 01473; 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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