Mill Pond School

Summary:

Mill Pond School is a public middle school located in Westborough, Massachusetts, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 865 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 45.2% White, 38.15% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 3.01% African American, and smaller percentages of Native American, Pacific Islander, and students of two or more races.

Mill Pond School consistently outperforms the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58.81% of Mill Pond students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39.17% statewide. In Mathematics, 67.84% of Mill Pond students were proficient or better, compared to 40.91% statewide. Mill Pond's performance in Science is also impressive, with 69.29% of students proficient or better, compared to 41.95% statewide. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.5 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Mill Pond School's academic performance is consistently higher than the nearby Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School, it is slightly lower when compared to higher-performing schools like Hopkinton Middle School and P. Brent Trottier. The school's spending per student has increased over the past three years, from $16,398 in 2018-2019 to $17,802 in 2020-2021, which may have contributed to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 6 Olde Hickory Path
       Westborough, MA  01581


(508) 836-7780

District: Westborough

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,802 Help


Students who attend Mill Pond School usually attend:

High:    Westborough High

Feeder schools for Mill Pond School:

Elementary:    Annie E Fales
    Elsie A Hastings Elementary
    J Harding Armstrong

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  876

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Asian:
39.4%
Hispanic:
10.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.3% Help


 See top rated Massachusetts public schools

 Compare Mill Pond School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Mill Pond School ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.47. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Asian (39.4%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Pond School is 11.9. (See more...)
Help
Compare Mill Pond School employs 73.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Pond School is $17,802.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mill Pond School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Pond School 112th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Mill Pond School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:




What do you think?

Your rating for Mill Pond School?

Rank History for Mill Pond School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.28 107th 884 87.9%
2004 76.54 206th 882 76.6%
2005 85.76 99th 887 88.8%
2006 84.71 118th 911 87.0%
2007 79.64 171st 911 81.2%
2008 83.90 120th 908 86.8%
2009 84.83 107th 909 88.2%
2010 84.25 122nd 920 86.7%
2011 82.51 145th 924 84.3%
2012 85.75 97th 930 89.6%
2013 85.39 98th 928 89.4%
2014 87.35 70th 926 92.4%
2015 86.74 77th 914 91.6%
2016 88.56 65th 932 93.0%
2017 87.46 80th 938 91.5%
2018 86.60 97th 934 89.6%
2019 88.60 77th 942 91.8%
2021 89.55 88th 936 90.6%
2022 87.45 107th 932 88.5%
2023 87.60 104th 928 88.8%
2024 86.47 112th 916 87.8%
See the entire list of Massachusetts Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.76 9th 31 71.0%
2024 52.63 20th 40 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 53rd 244 78.3%
2019 79.45 27th 258 89.5%
2021 73.17 22nd 240 90.8%
2022 77.57 21st 267 92.1%
2023 61.16 43rd 264 83.7%
2024 93.82 3rd 282 98.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.66 41st 886 95.4%
2019 89.63 33rd 896 96.3%
2021 88.22 61st 894 93.2%
2022 86.99 62nd 905 93.1%
2023 88.33 45th 703 93.6%
2024 80.33 96th 731 86.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.17 150th 685 78.1%
2019 70.45 142nd 700 79.7%
2021 57.24 260th 705 63.1%
2022 62.94 226th 772 70.7%
2023 60.94 251st 757 66.8%
2024 55.21 304th 760 60.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.92 122nd 893 86.3%
2019 87.38 76th 902 91.6%
2021 88.04 90th 898 90.0%
2022 86.76 107th 901 88.1%
2023 86.52 114th 887 87.1%
2024 86.59 96th 886 89.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.34 18th 656 97.3%
2019 81.19 76th 665 88.6%
2021 84.30 60th 632 90.5%
2022 90.52 29th 672 95.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.89 73rd 898 91.9%
2019 86.84 83rd 907 90.8%
2021 88.79 80th 904 91.2%
2022 85.89 110th 908 87.9%
2023 86.06 104th 896 88.4%
2024 84.06 124th 891 86.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.47 87th 925 90.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Tested In Person Students!

Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.17 23rd 399 94.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Tested Remotely Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.04 52nd 154 66.2%
2019 72.27 42nd 155 72.9%
2021 75.31 34th 141 75.9%
2022 67.81 58th 143 59.4%
2023 69.27 51st 145 64.8%
2024 70.57 47th 152 69.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.65 52nd 172 69.8%
2022 74.63 25th 173 85.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.72 99th 379 73.9%
2019 42.78 233rd 398 41.5%
2021 54.88 126th 379 66.8%
2022 77.21 46th 401 88.5%
2023 77.18 50th 420 88.1%
2024 72.09 71st 446 84.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Mill Pond School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.54 151st 772 80.4%
2019 81.13 100th 780 87.2%
2021 79.50 132nd 765 82.7%
2022 76.72 137th 764 82.1%
2023 74.61 161st 762 78.9%
2024 72.71 180th 753 76.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Mill Pond School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Mill Pond School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Mill Pond School, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Mill Pond School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 799 6 55 39 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2003 799 6 55 39 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2004 718 13 73 25 1 n/a n/a 0 830
2005 628 21 96 29 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2006 586 15 103 55 1 n/a n/a 8 768
2007 619 13 126 58 2 n/a n/a 11 829
2008 630 8 140 47 2 n/a n/a 13 840
2009 592 7 144 36 1 0 9 0 789
2010 577 9 142 31 0 0 12 0 771
2011 587 12 155 30 0 0 18 0 802
2012 553 17 181 33 2 0 25 0 811
2013 558 15 192 40 1 1 30 0 837
2014 558 14 217 48 1 1 34 0 873
2015 538 8 215 51 1 1 41 0 855
2016 514 10 254 53 0 1 44 0 876
2017 504 6 298 50 0 1 30 0 889
2018 513 19 323 53 0 1 26 0 935
2019 474 23 343 49 2 0 21 0 912
2020 471 30 311 50 1 0 19 0 882
2021 436 21 326 70 2 0 24 0 879
2022 418 31 325 83 1 0 31 0 889
2023 391 26 330 90 1 1 26 0 865
2024 384 31 345 89 1 1 25 0 876

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 Mill Pond School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 899 n/a n/a 5.9
2003 899 n/a n/a 5.9
2004 830 63.3 13.1 7
2005 775 59.2 13.1 6.1
2006 768 55.8 13.8 8.6
2007 829 62.0 13.4 7.5
2008 840 47.0 17.9 5.8
2009 789 53.0 14.9 5.3
2010 771 52.7 14.6 8.8
2011 802 52.1 15.3 8.1
2012 811 54.2 14.9 9.2
2013 837 54.5 15.3 10
2014 873 59.0 14.7 10.7
2015 855 58.0 14.7 11.3
2016 876 69.0 12.6 n/a
2017 889 58.2 15.2 n/a
2018 935 70.2 13.3 n/a
2019 912 71.1 12.8 n/a
2020 882 71.5 12.3 n/a
2021 879 70.1 12.5 n/a
2022 889 76.3 11.6 n/a
2023 865 72.8 11.8 n/a
2024 876 73.5 11.9 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 Mill Pond School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 899 n/a n/a 5.9
2003 899 n/a n/a 5.9
2004 830 63.3 13.1 7
2005 775 59.2 13.1 6.1
2006 768 55.8 13.8 8.6
2007 829 62.0 13.4 7.5
2008 840 47.0 17.9 5.8
2009 789 53.0 14.9 5.3
2010 771 52.7 14.6 8.8
2011 802 52.1 15.3 8.1
2012 811 54.2 14.9 9.2
2013 837 54.5 15.3 10
2014 873 59.0 14.7 10.7
2015 855 58.0 14.7 11.3
2016 876 69.0 12.6 n/a
2017 889 58.2 15.2 n/a
2018 935 70.2 13.3 n/a
2019 912 71.1 12.8 n/a
2020 882 71.5 12.3 n/a
2021 879 70.1 12.5 n/a
2022 889 76.3 11.6 n/a
2023 865 72.8 11.8 n/a
2024 876 73.5 11.9 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 Mill Pond School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (1.9%) $16,084 (98.1%) $16,398
2020 $329 (2.0%) $16,401 (98.0%) $16,730
2021 $871 (4.9%) $16,931 (95.1%) $17,802

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Pond School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 104th of 928 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Pond School)7057.3
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westborough)6856.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mill Pond School)6962.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westborough)6861.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Pond School)7763.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westborough)7562.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mill Pond School)7264.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westborough)7263.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mill Pond School)6866.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Westborough)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Pond School)8471.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westborough)8470.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mill Pond School)8877.5
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westborough)8776
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mill Pond School)7764.3
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westborough)7764.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Mill Pond School)7768.3
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westborough)7666.5
 9.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Mill Pond School)6866.6
 1.4%
   All Grades Science (Westborough)7268.4
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students912865
 5.2%
African American2326
 13%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian343330
 3.8%
Hispanic4990
 83.7%
Pacific Islander01
White474391
 17.5%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%


Schools Near Mill Pond School









Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Pond School

Students at Mill Pond School are 44% White, 39% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 876 students attended Mill Pond School.

Students who attend Mill Pond School usually go on to attend Westborough High


Rate Mill Pond School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mill Pond School!




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.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 193 milliseconds.