Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paxton Center 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 41% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paxton Center's student population of 432 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Paxton Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paxton Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#817 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paxton Center's ranking?
Paxton Center is ranked #817 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Paxton Center often compared to?
Paxton Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pakachoag School, Northwest by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Paxton Center?
432 students attend Paxton Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paxton Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Paxton Center?
Paxton Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paxton Center offer ?
Paxton Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paxton Center part of?
Paxton Center is part of Wachusett School District.
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