Best Public Schools in Paxton, MA


Summary:

The city of Paxton, Massachusetts has a single elementary school, Paxton Center Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Paxton Center is a solid-performing school, ranking in the top 37.5% of elementary schools statewide and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Paxton Center stands out for its exceptional science proficiency, with 70.53% of students meeting or exceeding standards - significantly higher than the state average of 41.95%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (43.36% proficient) and Mathematics (49.83% proficient) lags behind the district-wide Wachusett averages, suggesting room for improvement in these core subject areas. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.9 is slightly better than the state average, and it spends $13,904 per student, on par with state funding levels.

One notable characteristic of Paxton Center is its demographic makeup, with a student population that is 86.12% white - significantly higher than the state average. While this lack of diversity is an area the school could examine, its academic performance has remained relatively stable over time, indicating a consistent level of quality education for the community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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