Serving 370 students in grades 3-5, Turkey Hill Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turkey Hill Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Turkey Hill Elementary School 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 Turkey Hill Elementary School 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
#1066 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turkey Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Turkey Hill Elementary School is ranked #1066 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Turkey Hill Elementary School?
370 students attend Turkey Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Turkey Hill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turkey Hill Elementary School?
Turkey Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Turkey Hill Elementary School offer ?
Turkey Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Turkey Hill Elementary School part of?
Turkey Hill Elementary School is part of Lunenburg School District.
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