Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Petersham 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petersham Center's student population of 142 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Education at its best
School Rankings
Petersham Center 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 Petersham Center is 0.26, 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
#1130 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersham Center's ranking?
Petersham Center is ranked #1130 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Petersham Center often compared to?
Petersham Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Priest Street, Reingold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Petersham Center?
142 students attend Petersham Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Petersham Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petersham Center?
Petersham Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Petersham Center offer ?
Petersham Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Petersham Center part of?
Petersham Center is part of Petersham School District.
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