Paper Mill serves 315 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Paper Mill placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paper Mill's student population of 315 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paper Mill is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Paper Mill is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
68%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paper Mill's ranking?
Paper Mill is ranked #914 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Paper Mill?
315 students attend Paper Mill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Paper Mill students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paper Mill?
Paper Mill has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paper Mill offer ?
Paper Mill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paper Mill part of?
Paper Mill is part of Westfield School District.
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