Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lunenburg Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Attendance Zone: Lunenburg Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lunenburg school district, covering approximately 27.7 square miles in Lunenburg, MA. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.2 miles and the furthest edge located 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lunenburg Primary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lunenburg Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lunenburg Primary School often compared to?
Lunenburg Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lunenburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Lunenburg Primary School?
374 students attend Lunenburg Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lunenburg Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lunenburg Primary School?
Lunenburg Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lunenburg Primary School offer ?
Lunenburg Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lunenburg Primary School part of?
Lunenburg Primary School is part of Lunenburg School District.
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