Thomas Prince

170 Sterling Road
Princeton, MA 01541
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Top 20%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Prince ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Prince ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thomas Prince's student population of 352 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Prince ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Prince is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#282 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
37%
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72%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
92%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Prince's ranking?
Thomas Prince is ranked #282 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Thomas Prince often compared to?
Thomas Princeis often viewed alongside schools like Templeton Elementary School, Tatnuck by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Prince?
352 students attend Thomas Prince.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thomas Prince students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Prince?
Thomas Prince has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas Prince offer ?
Thomas Prince offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Prince part of?
Thomas Prince is part of Wachusett School District.

School Reviews

5   3/23/2020
TPS Math and Science is at a very high level resulting in an exceptional MCAS for 2018-2019! High school preparation for both subjects for TPS 9th grade students for Fall 2019 at Wachusett Regional HS was also at a high level per the high school teachers. TPS is a true STEAM school giving detailed attention to the students.
- Posted by Parent - Sci Fam

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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