Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spaulding 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spaulding Memorial's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Spaulding Memorial 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 Spaulding Memorial is 0.29, 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
#877 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
8%
25%

Black
4%
10%

White
84%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spaulding Memorial's ranking?
Spaulding Memorial is ranked #877 out of 1,631 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 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Spaulding Memorial?
430 students attend Spaulding Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Spaulding Memorial students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spaulding Memorial?
Spaulding Memorial has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spaulding Memorial offer ?
Spaulding Memorial offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spaulding Memorial part of?
Spaulding Memorial is part of North Middlesex School District.
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