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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
8%
10%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(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 Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, Ayer Shirley Regional High School, Lura A. White Elementary 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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