Page Hilltop Elementary School

115 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Page Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Page Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 539 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Page Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Page Hilltop Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#658 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

46%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

53%
44%
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

White
61%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
39%
0.59

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Page Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Page Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #658 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Page Hilltop Elementary School often compared to?
Page Hilltop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lura A. White Elementary School, Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, Ayer Shirley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Page Hilltop Elementary School?
539 students attend Page Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Page Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Page Hilltop Elementary School?
Page Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Page Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Page Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Page Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Page Hilltop Elementary School is part of Ayer Shirley School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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