Boylston Elementary School

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Boylston Elementary School ranks 194 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boylston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Boylston, MA, part of the Berlin-Boylston school district, which is ranked 39 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating. With a student population of 337 as of the 2022-2023 school year, Boylston Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects.

In 2023-2024, 53.24% of Boylston Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, and 62.59% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which has placed it in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years. Boylston Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 13 students per teacher over the past three school years, and spends more per student ($16,417 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Spring Street School in Shrewsbury, Boylston Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance and lower student-teacher ratio. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the state average, with a much higher percentage of white students. This racial imbalance could indicate potential equity issues that warrant further investigation and consideration by school and district leaders.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

200 Sewall Street
Boylston, MA 01505

(508) 869-2200

District: Berlin-Boylston

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,417

Students who attend Boylston Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tahanto Regional High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Asian:

4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boylston Elementary School ranks better than 78.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (11.6%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boylston Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Boylston Elementary School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boylston Elementary School is $16,417.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boylston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Boylston Elementary School 194^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Boylston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Berlin-Boylston:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin-Boylston 39^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boylston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	77.46	211^th	936	77.5%
2022	69.25	285^th	932	69.4%
2023	78.24	201^st	928	78.3%
2024	78.99	194^th	916	78.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	65.58	220^th	894	75.4%
2022	50.56	413^th	905	54.4%
2023	72.84	135^th	703	80.8%
2024	59.42	227^th	731	68.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.71	253^rd	757	66.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	74.48	216^th	898	75.9%
2022	75.71	207^th	901	77.0%
2023	73.73	229^th	887	74.2%
2024	78.34	186^th	886	79.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	75.48	217^th	904	76.0%
2022	60.12	363^rd	908	60.0%
2023	75.63	206^th	896	77.0%
2024	72.24	252^nd	891	71.7%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.28	203^rd	925	78.1%

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Rank History for White students at Boylston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	66.31	237^th	765	69.0%
2022	51.64	390^th	764	49.0%
2023	68.35	218^th	762	71.4%
2024	69.58	211^th	753	72.0%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Boylston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	245	4	12	23	1	13	298
2021	245	4	15	21	1	14	300
2022	249	4	15	20	0	16	304
2023	270	5	16	31	0	15	337
2024	265	5	15	39	1	11	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boylston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	298	23.2	12.8	n/a
2021	300	25.0	11.9	n/a
2022	304	25.1	12.0	n/a
2023	337	25.8	13.0	n/a
2024	336	26.5	12.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boylston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	298	23.2	12.8	n/a
2021	300	25.0	11.9	n/a
2022	304	25.1	12.0	n/a
2023	337	25.8	13.0	n/a
2024	336	26.5	12.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boylston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$215 (1.4%)	$14,757 (98.6%)	$14,972
2021	$535 (3.3%)	$15,882 (96.7%)	$16,417

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Schools Near Boylston Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boylston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Sewall Street	Boylston	01505	Worcester County	Berlin-Boylston	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 869-2200	336	27	12.6		265 (78.9%)	5 (1.5%)	39 (11.6%)	15 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	79	194^th of 916 public elementary schools	78.8%		78.2	201^st of 928 public elementary schools	78.3%	7	67.6	50.9	44.4		53.2	64.9	61.4	62.2		62.6	62.2	62.2	$16,417	$535	$15,882
Clark St Community	Public	PK, KG-6	280 Clark Street	Worcester	01606	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3545	261	25	10.2		40 (15.3%)	52 (19.9%)	139 (53.3%)	20 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	12.3	831^st of 916 public elementary schools	9.3%		19.4	751^st of 928 public elementary schools	19.1%	80	20.7	16.0	17.1	8.6	15.3	13.3	16.0	17.1	20.0	16.8	17.1	17.1	$17,468	$1,481	$15,987
Worcester Arts Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-6	315 St Nicholas Avenue	Worcester	01606	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3575	406	29	13.9		156 (38.4%)	97 (23.9%)	112 (27.6%)	33 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	59.4	375^th of 916 public elementary schools	59.1%		59.5	385^th of 928 public elementary schools	58.5%	10	46.0	46.8	38.8	55.3	46.6	53.1	38.3	42.9	53.2	46.9	38.8	38.8	$15,161	$1,215	$13,947
Spring Street School	Public	K-4	123 Spring Street	Shrewsbury	01545	Worcester County	Shrewsbury	No	No	No	No	(508) 841-8700	277	23	12.2		151 (54.5%)	10 (3.6%)	19 (6.9%)	81 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	90.4	69^th of 916 public elementary schools	92.5%		93.4	43^rd of 928 public elementary schools	95.4%	26	64.3	63.1			63.6	69.6	76.9			73.6			$15,414	$706	$14,708
Burncoat Street	Public	K-6	526 Burncoat Street	Worcester	01606	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3537	231	21	10.7		58 (25.1%)	29 (12.6%)	126 (54.5%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	16	788^th of 916 public elementary schools	14.0%		15.3	806^th of 928 public elementary schools	13.1%	18	11.8	3.5	16.7	20.5	13.6	11.8	3.5	20.0	33.3	18.2	30.0	30.0	$16,851	$1,679	$15,172
Norrback Avenue	Public	PK, KG-6	44 Malden Street	Worcester	01606	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3500	491	44	11.2		144 (29.3%)	143 (29.1%)	163 (33.2%)	16 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	13.1	823^rd of 916 public elementary schools	10.2%		18	767^th of 928 public elementary schools	17.3%	56	17.0	11.9	13.7	21.4	15.7	18.9	13.4	17.8	14.3	16.1	26.0	26.0	$18,792	$1,681	$17,112
Lincoln Street	Public	K-6	549 Lincoln Street	Worcester	01605	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3504	215	22	9.7		38 (17.7%)	53 (24.7%)	98 (45.6%)	13 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	25.3	688^th of 916 public elementary schools	24.9%		31	646^th of 928 public elementary schools	30.4%	42	22.7	18.2	13.6	40.0	24.2	31.8	22.7	9.1	44.0	27.5	18.2	18.2	$16,779	$1,298	$15,481
Walter J. Paton School	Public	K-4	58 Grafton Street	Shrewsbury	01545	Worcester County	Shrewsbury	No	No	No	No	(508) 841-8626	270	24	11.1		178 (65.9%)	5 (1.9%)	24 (8.9%)	42 (15.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)	81.2	168^th of 916 public elementary schools	81.7%		87.7	102^nd of 928 public elementary schools	89.0%	66	72.9	44.8			56.5	70.8	64.2			67.0			$14,596	$705	$13,891
Thorndyke Road	Public	K-6	30 Thorndyke Rd	Worcester	01606	Worcester County	Worcester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 799-3550	352	25	14.1		123 (34.9%)	57 (16.2%)	142 (40.3%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	23.2	706^th of 916 public elementary schools	22.9%		38.5	581^st of 928 public elementary schools	37.4%	125	18.0	28.9	23.3	26.8	24.6	28.2	33.3	16.3	23.2	25.1	25.6	25.6	$14,279	$1,219	$13,060
Parker Road Preschool	Public	PK	15 Parker Road	Shrewsbury	01545	Worcester County	Shrewsbury	No	No	No	No	(508) 841-8646	199	12	16.5		70 (35.2%)	16 (8.0%)	24 (12.1%)	80 (40.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$27,583	$1,075	$26,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Boylston Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Boylston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Boylston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Tahanto Regional High

Is Boylston Elementary School a good school?

Boylston Elementary School ranks 194^th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Boylston Elementary School?

Students at Boylston Elementary School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Boylston Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Boylston Elementary School.

What district is Boylston Elementary School in?

Berlin-Boylston

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