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Best Schools in 01720, MA
01720, MA has 9 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,133 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in 01720 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 01720, MA
The top high schools in 01720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Acton-boxborough Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
Best Middle Schools in 01720, MA
The top middle schools in 01720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Raymond J Grey Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 01720, MA
The top elementary schools in 01720, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul P Gates Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
2. Luther Conant School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 408 Students
3. Blanchard Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 506 Students
4. Merriam School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 431 Students
5. C.t. Douglas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students
6. Mccarthy-towne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 446 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 01720, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
01720, MA has a total population of 23,492 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 01720, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 01720, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 01720, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 01720, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 01720, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 01720, MA
How many schools are in 01720, MA?
01720, MA has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,133 students in total.
How do schools in 01720 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 01720 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in 01720 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 01720?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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