Meetinghouse School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Meetinghouse School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meetinghouse School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
90%
54%
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
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meetinghouse School often compared to?
Meetinghouse Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial, May Street by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Meetinghouse School?
189 students attend Meetinghouse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Meetinghouse School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meetinghouse School?
Meetinghouse School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meetinghouse School offer ?
Meetinghouse School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meetinghouse School part of?
Meetinghouse School is part of Ashburnham-Westminster School District.
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