For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,137 students in Spencer, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, MA are David Prouty High School, Knox Trail Middle School and Wire Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spencer, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Prouty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Knox Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Ash Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Wire Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Grades: K-4
| 417 students
Spencer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Grades: PK-1
| 316 students
68 Maple St
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Grades: PK-K
| 245 students
West Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spencer, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, MA include David Prouty High School, Knox Trail Middle School and Wire Village School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
3 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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