Is Turkey Hill Elementary School a good school?

Turkey Hill Elementary School ranks 443 rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Turkey Hill Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Turkey Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Turkey Hill Elementary School?

Students at Turkey Hill Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Turkey Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Turkey Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Lunenburg Middle School High : Lunenburg High

Turkey Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Turkey Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 353 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is mixed compared to the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics slightly below the state averages, but a significantly higher proficiency rate in Science.

Turkey Hill Elementary School's student population has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.84%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing much better than White students and students with disabilities. When compared to nearby schools, Turkey Hill Elementary School generally performs better than the Leominster and Fitchburg schools, but lags behind the Lunenburg Primary School and Spaulding Memorial School in some academic metrics.

While Turkey Hill Elementary School has some strong academic performance, particularly in Science, the school could benefit from focusing on improving its English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, especially for its White and disabled student populations, to ensure all students are achieving at high levels. The school's leadership should continue to analyze the data, identify areas for improvement, and implement targeted strategies to address achievement gaps and ensure the success of all students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

129 Northfield Road
Lunenburg, MA 01462

(978) 582-4110

District: Lunenburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
443^rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,554

Students who attend Turkey Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lunenburg Middle School
High:	Lunenburg High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

8.6%

African American:

4.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turkey Hill Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turkey Hill Elementary School is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Turkey Hill Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkey Hill Elementary School is $14,554.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turkey Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkey Hill Elementary School 443^rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Turkey Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Lunenburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Lunenburg 128^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	37.57	623^rd	942	33.9%
2021	60.53	386^th	936	58.8%
2022	39.91	562^nd	932	39.7%
2023	47.21	498^th	928	46.3%
2024	52.69	443^rd	916	51.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	31.65	682^nd	886	23.0%
2019	21.05	797^th	896	11.0%
2021	50.77	404^th	894	54.8%
2022	24.60	746^th	905	17.6%
2023	38.92	400^th	703	43.1%
2024	51.33	289^th	731	60.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	48.68	340^th	685	50.4%
2019	34.48	501^st	700	28.4%
2021	58.84	244^th	705	65.4%
2022	31.03	574^th	772	25.6%
2023	52.45	350^th	757	53.8%
2024	65.27	200^th	760	73.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.26	522^nd	893	41.5%
2019	43.24	555^th	902	38.5%
2021	65.87	303^rd	898	66.3%
2022	48.95	479^th	901	46.8%
2023	44.06	511^th	887	42.4%
2024	51.52	434^th	886	51.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	41.80	354^th	656	46.0%
2019	31.86	456^th	665	31.4%
2021	64.78	165^th	632	73.9%
2022	39.32	372^nd	672	44.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.78	510^th	898	43.2%
2019	33.48	642^nd	907	29.2%
2021	53.65	430^th	904	52.4%
2022	30.58	637^th	908	29.8%
2023	49.91	451^st	896	49.7%
2024	53.24	421^st	891	52.7%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.47	408^th	925	55.9%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.95	81^st	399	79.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	75.37	53^rd	379	86.0%
2021	85.41	25^th	379	93.4%
2022	31.02	298^th	401	25.7%
2023	61.09	107^th	420	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	35.39	551^st	772	28.6%
2019	28.20	622^nd	780	20.3%
2021	48.86	399^th	765	47.8%
2022	30.99	570^th	764	25.4%
2023	32.42	561^st	762	26.4%
2024	36.47	517^th	753	31.3%

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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 Turkey Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	346	4	5	29	3	3	10	400
2018	319	3	3	28	1	2	17	373
2019	319	5	8	25	0	2	13	372
2020	297	7	11	32	0	1	12	360
2021	284	12	11	32	0	0	5	344
2022	302	15	5	28	0	1	10	361
2023	303	9	3	30	0	1	7	353
2024	311	16	2	32	0	1	8	370

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 Turkey Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	400	26.9	14.8	n/a
2018	373	24.5	15.2	n/a
2019	372	25.5	14.5	n/a
2020	360	22.6	15.9	n/a
2021	344	23.9	14.3	n/a
2022	361	23.6	15.2	n/a
2023	353	22.0	16.0	n/a
2024	370	21.8	16.9	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 Turkey Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	400	26.9	14.8	n/a
2018	373	24.5	15.2	n/a
2019	372	25.5	14.5	n/a
2020	360	22.6	15.9	n/a
2021	344	23.9	14.3	n/a
2022	361	23.6	15.2	n/a
2023	353	22.0	16.0	n/a
2024	370	21.8	16.9	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 Turkey Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$492 (3.9%)	$12,195 (96.1%)	$12,687
2020	$271 (2.2%)	$12,151 (97.8%)	$12,422
2021	$892 (6.1%)	$13,662 (93.9%)	$14,554

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkey Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 623^rd of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 498^th of 928 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	40	46.3	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	40	46.4	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	54	38	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg)	54	37.3	16.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	37	38.5	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	37	36.6	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	45	35.8	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg)	43	34.8	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	41	44.8	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	41	43.9	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	46	45.7	0.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg)	45	44.9	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	50	38.5	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Lunenburg)	49	37.7	11.3%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	39	42.8	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	47	44.1	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	48	39.5	8.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Lunenburg)	56	43.6	12.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Turkey Hill Elementary School)	50	38.5	11.5%
All Grades Science (Lunenburg)	59	45.5	13.5%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	353	5.1%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	25	30	20%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	319	303	5%
Two or More Races	13	7	46.2%

Schools Near Turkey Hill 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 All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th 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
Turkey Hill Elementary School	Public	3-5	129 Northfield Road	Lunenburg	01462	Worcester County	Lunenburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 582-4110	370	22	16.9		311 (84.1%)	16 (4.3%)	32 (8.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	52.7	443^rd of 916 public elementary schools	51.6%		47.2	498^th of 928 public elementary schools	46.3%	55	44.6	33.3	34.5	37.3	49.1	45.7	40.1	44.5	53.5	53.5	$14,554	$892	$13,662
Lunenburg Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1401 Massachusetts Avenue	Lunenburg	01462	Worcester County	Lunenburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 582-4122	391	26	14.7		296 (75.7%)	18 (4.6%)	56 (14.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.1%)								(n/a)											$15,289	$1,022	$14,267
Johnny Appleseed	Public	K-5	845 Main Street	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 534-7765	655	49	13.4		296 (45.2%)	71 (10.8%)	236 (36.0%)	21 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.7%)	54.7	418^th of 916 public elementary schools	54.4%		56.8	414^th of 928 public elementary schools	55.4%	4	51.5	38.9	35.0	41.5	56.3	48.2	35.9	46.3	44.4	44.4	$14,156	$855	$13,301
McKay Elementary School	Public	1-5	67 Rindge Road	Fitchburg	01420	Worcester County	Fitchburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 665-3187	762	69	11.0		141 (18.5%)	46 (6.0%)	488 (64.0%)	33 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.8%)	15	803^rd of 916 public elementary schools	12.3%		13	825^th of 928 public elementary schools	11.1%	22	29.2	12.2	13.1	17.6	32.3	21.6	17.8	23.3	12.4	12.4	$15,579	$1,211	$14,368
Crocker Elementary	Public	1-5	200 Bigelow Dr	Fitchburg	01420	Worcester County	Fitchburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 345-3290	620	51	12.1		155 (25.0%)	49 (7.9%)	347 (56.0%)	20 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	43.6	530^th of 916 public elementary schools	42.1%		36.3	603^rd of 928 public elementary schools	35.0%	73	44.6	25.7	30.8	33.8	50.9	43.3	34.5	42.7	38.1	38.1	$16,006	$1,325	$14,681
South Street Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	376 South Street	Fitchburg	01420	Worcester County	Fitchburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 348-2300	523	45	11.6		127 (24.3%)	37 (7.1%)	300 (57.4%)	26 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.1%)								(n/a)											$17,364	$1,500	$15,865
Priest Street	Public	K	115 Priest Street	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 534-7761	139	11	12.1		43 (30.9%)	23 (16.5%)	56 (40.3%)	7 (5.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)								(n/a)											$20,270	$898	$19,372
Spaulding Memorial	Public	K-4	1 Whitcomb Street	Townsend	01469	Middlesex County	North Middlesex	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 597-0380	430	32	13.3		361 (84.0%)	15 (3.5%)	35 (8.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	63.4	333^rd of 916 public elementary schools	63.6%		52.2	458^th of 928 public elementary schools	50.6%	125	48.7	38.5		43.6	60.3	51.3		55.8			$18,015	$897	$17,118
Northwest	Public	1-5	45 Stearns Avenue	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 534-7756	669	51	13.0		226 (33.8%)	61 (9.1%)	332 (49.6%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	27.1	667^th of 916 public elementary schools	27.2%		28.7	661^st of 928 public elementary schools	28.8%	6	26.9	23.6	29.0	26.6	30.8	29.3	23.7	27.9	38.9	38.9	$13,164	$872	$12,293
Squannacook Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-4	66 Brookline Road	Townsend	01469	Middlesex County	North Middlesex	No	No	No	No	(978) 597-3085	106	6	16.8		86 (81.1%)	4 (3.8%)	10 (9.4%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)											$21,737	$1,408	$20,329

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