Athol-Royalston School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools in Athol-Royalston School District, serving 1,132 students. Public elementary schools in Athol-Royalston School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Athol-Royalston School District are Royalston Community School, Athol-royalston Middle School and Athol Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Athol-Royalston School District |
| School District Website | http://www.arrsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (978) 249-2400 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,396 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,132 Students | 639,975 Students |
| # of Teachers | 79 Teachers | 48,405 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Athol-Royalston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 345 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #343 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 1,418 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 13 Students | 44,525 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 100 Students | 136,672 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 9% | 21% |
| # of Black Students | 15 Students | 61,197 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 955 Students | 370,245 Students |
| % White Students | 85% | 58% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 524 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 49 Students | 25,369 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 93 | 20,211 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 124 | 63,302 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 120 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 121 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 115 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 121 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 122 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 107 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 100 | 60,045 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 109 | 58,596 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 4,825 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,116 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 3,590 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 3,177 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 52 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $19,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $17,693 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $29 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $27 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,033 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,693 | $18,839 |
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Athol-Royalston School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Royalston Community School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%96 Winchendon Rd10
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Grades: K-6 | 139 students
- Athol-royalston Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1062 Pleasant Street10
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Grades: 5-8 | 391 students
- Athol Community Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1064 Pleasant Street10
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Grades: PK-4 | 602 students
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