Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Paper Mill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paper Mill serves the eastern part of Westfield, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paper Mill's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Paper Mill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paper Mill is 0.53, 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
#1125 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paper Mill's ranking?
Paper Mill is ranked #1125 out of 1,626 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Paper Mill?
312 students attend Paper Mill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paper Mill students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paper Mill offer ?
Paper Mill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paper Mill part of?
Paper Mill is part of Westfield School District.
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