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Woodsdale Elementary School

Elementary School · Abington

120 Chestnut Street, Abington, MA 02351

Enrollment

352

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

4.8

Grades

3rd – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,384 of 1,793

In Abington

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Abington

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Woodsdale Elementary School

4.8/10

Elementary School in Abington · grades 3rd – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.1/10

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5.1/10

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About Woodsdale Elementary School

Woodsdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Abington, MA, part of Abington. Woodsdale Elementary School serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades 3rd-4th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Woodsdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,384 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Woodsdale Elementary School show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,411
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Woodsdale Elementary School — Students at Woodsdale Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 52.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 58.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
66.7%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
59.3%
2022
Math
49.3%
ELA
50.3%
2023
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
37.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.4/10.

How Woodsdale Elementary School Compares

See how Woodsdale Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.8/10
23th percentile in MA
Academic
5.5/10
Average
Growth
5.4/10
Average
Environment
2.4/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
20 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.7%

Location

120 Chestnut Street, Abington, MA 02351

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woodsdale Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Phelps Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Rockland), which scores notably higher. Another option is Louise A Conley (rated 7.8/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Whitman), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Beaver Brook Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Abington, see our Abington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Abington High Abington 1.2 mi 5.1
Abington Middle School Abington 1.2 mi 5.1
Abington Early Education Program Abington 1.2 mi 3.3
Beaver Brook Elementary Abington 1.7 mi 7.5
Ashfield Middle School Brockton 2.2 mi 7.7
Holbrook Middle High School Holbrook 2.1 mi 5.4
John F Kennedy Holbrook 2.1 mi 5.4
ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Abington 2.0 mi 4.2
Brookfield Brockton 2.1 mi 5.5
Mary E. Baker School Brockton 2.7 mi 6.6
CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton 2.8 mi 5.2
Louise A Conley Whitman 3.4 mi 7.8
Phelps Elementary School Rockland 2.6 mi 8.0
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School South Weymouth 3.1 mi 6.6
East Middle School Brockton 3.4 mi 6.2
Whitman Middle Whitman 3.7 mi 4.5
John W Rogers Middle Rockland 2.8 mi 6.1
Rockland Senior High Rockland 2.8 mi 7.0
Downey Brockton 3.8 mi 5.9
Highlands Braintree 3.7 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02351 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$119,787

Median Home Value

$516,300

Median Rent

$1,547/mo

Population

17,008

College Educated

39.8%

Homeownership

74.2%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Woodsdale Elementary School

What grades does Woodsdale Elementary School serve?

Woodsdale Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend Woodsdale Elementary School?

Woodsdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodsdale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodsdale 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 Woodsdale Elementary School rank in MA?

Woodsdale Elementary School ranks #1,384 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Woodsdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodsdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Woodsdale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodsdale Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodsdale Elementary School a charter school?

No, Woodsdale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodsdale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Woodsdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%

District

Abington
District Enrollment
2,133
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,411
District Rank
#4 of 5

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