Phillipston Memorial (Closed 2023)

Phillipston Memorial 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
40-49%
51%
(18-19)
30-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)
6%
21%
Black
(19-20)
2%
9%
White
(19-20)
88%
59%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Phillipston Memorial?
162 students attend Phillipston Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Phillipston Memorial students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Phillipston Memorial offer ?
Phillipston Memorial offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Phillipston Memorial part of?
Phillipston Memorial is part of Narragansett School District.

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