Westminster Elementary School

9 Academy Hill
Westminster, MA 01473
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades 2-5, Westminster 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 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westminster Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Westminster 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 Westminster Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#959 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westminster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westminster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Westminster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westminster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westminster Elementary School's ranking?
Westminster Elementary School is ranked #959 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Westminster Elementary School?
389 students attend Westminster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westminster Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westminster Elementary School?
Westminster Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westminster Elementary School offer ?
Westminster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westminster Elementary School part of?
Westminster Elementary School is part of Ashburnham-Westminster School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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