Paxton Center

19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paxton Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paxton Center's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Paxton Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paxton Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#944 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
37%
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48%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
86%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paxton Center's ranking?
Paxton Center is ranked #944 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Paxton Center often compared to?
Paxton Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pakachoag School, Northwest by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Paxton Center?
447 students attend Paxton Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Paxton Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paxton Center?
Paxton Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paxton Center offer ?
Paxton Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paxton Center part of?
Paxton Center is part of Wachusett School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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