Houghton Elementary

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Houghton Elementary ranks 200 th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public K-4

32 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564

(978) 422-2333

District: Wachusett

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,309

Students who attend Houghton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chocksett Middle School
High:	Wachusett Regional High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houghton Elementary ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Wachusett School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary is 13.2, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Wachusett School District! (See more...)

Compare Houghton Elementary employs 24.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houghton Elementary is $18,309, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Wachusett School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Houghton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Houghton Elementary 200^th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Houghton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Wachusett:

SchoolDigger ranks Wachusett 77^th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Houghton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	73.06	253^rd	884	71.4%
2004	72.52	265^th	882	70.0%
2005	71.75	268^th	887	69.8%
2006	76.24	209^th	911	77.1%
2007	79.63	172^nd	911	81.1%
2008	83.91	119^th	908	86.9%
2009	83.94	116^th	909	87.2%
2010	86.39	93^rd	920	89.9%
2011	89.19	50^th	924	94.6%
2012	89.76	51^st	930	94.5%
2013	83.81	124^th	928	86.6%
2014	84.49	103^rd	926	88.9%
2015	86.52	84^th	914	90.8%
2016	76.97	202^nd	932	78.3%
2017	70.99	265^th	938	71.7%
2018	72.81	252^nd	934	73.0%
2019	79.64	181^st	942	80.8%
2021	70.06	278^th	936	70.3%
2022	73.50	242^nd	932	74.0%
2023	78.31	200^th	928	78.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	42.92	516^th	886	41.8%
2019	39.76	572^nd	896	36.2%
2021	53.83	369^th	894	58.7%
2022	67.52	227^th	905	74.9%
2023	71.57	144^th	703	79.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.80	160^th	772	79.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	75.38	202^nd	893	77.4%
2019	72.35	231^st	902	74.4%
2021	66.33	298^th	898	66.8%
2022	61.85	344^th	901	61.8%
2023	70.65	261^st	887	70.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	44.12	326^th	656	50.3%
2019	41.53	355^th	665	46.6%
2022	85.31	54^th	672	92.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	70.64	256^th	898	71.5%
2019	82.55	131^st	907	85.6%
2021	70.29	263^rd	904	70.9%
2022	79.65	157^th	908	82.7%
2023	80.64	158^th	896	82.4%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.76	253^rd	925	72.6%

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Rank History for White students at Houghton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	59.70	324^th	772	58.0%
2019	72.94	177^th	780	77.3%
2021	64.52	255^th	765	66.7%
2022	68.04	219^th	764	71.3%
2023	70.03	203^rd	762	73.4%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Houghton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	558	6	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2001	525	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2002	510	2	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	522
2003	510	2	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	522
2004	503	0	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	512
2005	510	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	519
2006	483	0	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	1	495
2007	485	1	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	2	503
2008	489	2	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	2	511
2009	490	2	8	15	0	0	4	0	519
2010	489	2	11	14	0	0	4	0	520
2011	471	5	13	17	0	0	5	0	511
2012	455	5	12	20	0	0	4	0	496
2013	429	3	11	20	0	0	5	0	468
2014	421	2	11	20	0	0	5	0	459
2015	377	3	9	20	0	0	11	0	420
2016	376	6	10	18	0	0	11	0	421
2017	344	5	10	23	0	0	10	0	392
2018	329	7	7	22	0	0	10	0	375
2019	315	9	7	22	0	0	8	0	361
2020	300	13	9	24	0	0	8	0	354
2021	245	15	9	26	0	0	11	0	306
2022	252	16	10	35	0	0	14	0	327
2023	251	10	10	45	0	0	12	0	328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houghton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	572	n/a	0.0	4.2
2001	534	n/a	0.0	3
2002	522	n/a	n/a	4.2
2003	522	n/a	n/a	4.2
2004	512	29.4	17.4	3.1
2005	519	31.0	16.7	3.7
2006	495	31.2	15.9	5.3
2007	503	31.0	16.2	3.6
2008	511	27.6	18.5	4.5
2009	519	28.5	18.2	6.9
2010	520	28.4	18.2	5
2011	511	30.0	17.0	9.8
2012	496	30.5	16.2	10.5
2013	468	28.4	16.4	6.2
2014	459	24.0	19.1	5.7
2015	420	23.0	18.2	13.6
2016	421	24.0	17.5	n/a
2017	392	27.5	14.2	n/a
2018	375	23.7	15.7	n/a
2019	361	22.1	16.3	n/a
2020	354	22.6	15.6	n/a
2021	306	24.4	12.5	n/a
2022	327	24.1	13.5	n/a
2023	328	24.7	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houghton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	572	n/a	0.0	4.2
2001	534	n/a	0.0	3
2002	522	n/a	n/a	4.2
2003	522	n/a	n/a	4.2
2004	512	29.4	17.4	3.1
2005	519	31.0	16.7	3.7
2006	495	31.2	15.9	5.3
2007	503	31.0	16.2	3.6
2008	511	27.6	18.5	4.5
2009	519	28.5	18.2	6.9
2010	520	28.4	18.2	5
2011	511	30.0	17.0	9.8
2012	496	30.5	16.2	10.5
2013	468	28.4	16.4	6.2
2014	459	24.0	19.1	5.7
2015	420	23.0	18.2	13.6
2016	421	24.0	17.5	n/a
2017	392	27.5	14.2	n/a
2018	375	23.7	15.7	n/a
2019	361	22.1	16.3	n/a
2020	354	22.6	15.6	n/a
2021	306	24.4	12.5	n/a
2022	327	24.1	13.5	n/a
2023	328	24.7	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houghton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$56 (0.4%)	$15,136 (99.6%)	$15,192
2020	$357 (1.7%)	$20,714 (98.3%)	$21,071
2021	$427 (2.3%)	$17,882 (97.7%)	$18,309

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houghton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 181^st of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 200^th of 928 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Houghton Elementary)	72	66.7	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett)	72	55.2	16.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houghton Elementary)	68	61.3	6.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wachusett)	62	47	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Houghton Elementary)	76	52.2	23.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett)	64	46.8	17.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houghton Elementary)	57	53.7	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wachusett)	61	53.6	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Houghton Elementary)	72	59.9	12.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wachusett)	68	54.5	13.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Houghton Elementary)	62	57.8	4.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Wachusett)	64	54.1	9.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	361	328	9.1%
African American	9	10	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	22	45	104.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	251	20.3%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%

Schools Near Houghton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2023)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2023)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houghton Elementary	Public	K-4	32 Boutelle Road	Sterling	01564	Worcester County	Wachusett	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 422-2333	328	25	13.2		251 (76.5%)	10 (3.0%)	45 (13.7%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	78.3	200^th of 928 public elementary schools	78.4%		73.5	242^nd of 932 public elementary schools	74.0%	42	66.7	52.2					59.9	61.3	53.7					57.8				$18,309	$427	$17,882
Major Edwards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Crescent Street	West Boylston	01583	Worcester County	West Boylston	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 835-4461	431	35	12.4		330 (76.6%)	15 (3.5%)	52 (12.1%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.1%)	65.5	320^th of 928 public elementary schools	65.5%		75.2	221^st of 932 public elementary schools	76.3%	99	36.4	49.2	51.5				45.7	47.0	50.8	71.2				56.4	56.1		56.1	$20,838	$1,322	$19,517
Thomas Prince	Public	K-8	170 Sterling Road	Princeton	01541	Worcester County	Wachusett	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 464-2110	342	25	13.4		318 (93.0%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	84.1	144^th of 928 public elementary schools	84.5%		88	103^rd of 932 public elementary schools	88.9%	41	47.6	52.8	72.2	90.0	84.2	69.1	69.2	47.6	75.0	66.7	80.0	57.9	75.6	67.0	80.6	78.1	79.2	$13,889	$427	$13,462
Clinton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	100 Church Street	Clinton	01510	Worcester County	Clinton	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 365-4230	840	67	12.5		470 (56.0%)	22 (2.6%)	317 (37.7%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.6%)	25.8	685^th of 928 public elementary schools	26.2%		28	678^th of 932 public elementary schools	27.3%	7	27.5	22.8					24.9	31.1	36.3					33.9				$16,459	$847	$15,612
Leroy E.Mayo	Public	K-5	351 Bullard Street	Holden	01520	Worcester County	Wachusett	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 829-3203	491	32	15.4		400 (81.5%)	21 (4.3%)	42 (8.6%)	16 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	67.8	299^th of 928 public elementary schools	67.8%		60.5	385^th of 932 public elementary schools	58.7%	86	63.9	35.4	65.0				54.3	36.1	44.4	68.7				50.4	60.2		60.2	$13,283	$427	$12,856
Lincoln School	Public	PK	100 DeCicco Drive	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 534-7761	30	4	7.5		5 (16.7%)	4 (13.3%)	17 (56.7%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)																		$52,073	$3,477	$48,596
Davis Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	78 Jamieson Road	Holden	01520	Worcester County	Wachusett	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 829-1754	447	31	14.3		374 (83.7%)	17 (3.8%)	38 (8.5%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	69.9	286^th of 928 public elementary schools	69.2%		66.3	315^th of 932 public elementary schools	66.2%	29	52.3	50.0	50.7				50.9	42.7	59.0	58.9				54.0	58.3		58.3	$14,197	$429	$13,768
Fall Brook	Public	K-5	25 DeCicco Dr	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(978) 534-7745	615	45	13.7		294 (47.8%)	48 (7.8%)	221 (35.9%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.7%)	72.9	255^th of 928 public elementary schools	72.5%		74.3	232^nd of 932 public elementary schools	75.1%	23	50.5	48.5	60.8				53.4	55.3	56.4	59.8				57.2	52.8		52.8	$14,333	$854	$13,479
Boylston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Sewall Street	Boylston	01505	Worcester County	Berlin-Boylston	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 869-2200	337	26	13.0		270 (80.1%)	5 (1.5%)	31 (9.2%)	16 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	78.2	201^st of 928 public elementary schools	78.3%		69.2	285^th of 932 public elementary schools	69.4%	84	59.7	53.5	58.6				57.6	61.4	65.9	50.0				58.5	59.7		59.7	$16,417	$535	$15,882
Norrback Avenue	Public	PK, KG-6	44 Malden Street	Worcester	01606	Worcester County	Worcester	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(508) 799-3500	507	43	11.8		163 (32.1%)	141 (27.8%)	166 (32.7%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.3%)	18	767^th of 928 public elementary schools	17.3%		19.2	762^nd of 932 public elementary schools	18.2%	5	12.3	19.5	30.0	34.0			22.7	12.3	14.3	21.7	31.4			18.8	28.3		28.3	$18,792	$1,681	$17,112

Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton Elementary

How many students attend Houghton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Houghton Elementary.

What district is Houghton Elementary in?

Wachusett

Is Houghton Elementary a good school?

Houghton Elementary ranks 200^th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Houghton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Houghton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chocksett Middle School
High : Wachusett Regional High

What is the racial makeup of Houghton Elementary?

Students at Houghton Elementary are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

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