Serving 355 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 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Prince's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Prince ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Prince is 0.17, 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
#243 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Prince's ranking?
Thomas Prince is ranked #243 out of 1,626 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Prince?
355 students attend Thomas Prince.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thomas Prince students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Prince?
Thomas Prince has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas Prince offer ?
Thomas Prince offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Prince part of?
Thomas Prince is part of Wachusett School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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