Blanchard Memorial School

493 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blanchard Memorial School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blanchard Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Blanchard Memorial School's student population of 496 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Blanchard Memorial School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanchard Memorial School is 0.62, 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)
#173 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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64%
37%
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76%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
54%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blanchard Memorial School's ranking?
Blanchard Memorial School is ranked #173 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Blanchard Memorial School often compared to?
Blanchard Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.t. Douglas Elementary School, Luther Conant School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Blanchard Memorial School?
496 students attend Blanchard Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blanchard Memorial School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanchard Memorial School?
Blanchard Memorial School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blanchard Memorial School offer ?
Blanchard Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanchard Memorial School part of?
Blanchard Memorial School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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