Marguerite E Peaslee

31 Maple Street
Northborough, MA 01532

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Top 20%

Tel: (508) 351-7035

www.nsboro.k12.ma.us

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Marguerite E Peaslee serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Marguerite E Peaslee placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marguerite E Peaslee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Marguerite E Peaslee's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

275 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Marguerite E Peaslee is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Marguerite E Peaslee is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#302 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Marguerite E Peaslee, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marguerite E Peaslee and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marguerite E Peaslee and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

67%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Marguerite E Peaslee and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

11%

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Marguerite E Peaslee and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Northborough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marguerite E Peaslee's ranking?

Marguerite E Peaslee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Marguerite E Peaslee often compared to?

Marguerite E Peasleeis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Street, Fannie E Proctor by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Marguerite E Peaslee?

275 students attend Marguerite E Peaslee.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Marguerite E Peaslee students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marguerite E Peaslee?

Marguerite E Peaslee has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Marguerite E Peaslee offer ?

Marguerite E Peaslee offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Marguerite E Peaslee part of?

Marguerite E Peaslee is part of Northborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education