Best High Schools in Spencer, MA

Spencer, MA has 4 high schools with 1,442 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Spencer score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spencer don't meet expectations.

1. Leicester High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Leicester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students

2. David Prouty High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students

3. Plainfield High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students

4. North Brookfield High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Brookfield • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students

Best Middle Schools in Spencer, MA

Spencer, MA has 4 middle schools with 1,512 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Spencer score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spencer don't meet expectations.

1. Leicester Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Leicester • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 409 Students

2. Knox Trail Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 363 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, MA

Spencer, MA has 7 elementary schools with 2,542 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Spencer score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spencer don't meet expectations.

1. Heritage School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dudley-charlton Reg • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 453 Students

2. Paxton Center

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 454 Students

3. Plainfield Memorial School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 286 Students

4. East Brookfield Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students

5. North Brookfield Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Brookfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students

6. Leicester Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Leicester • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 493 Students

7. Shepard Hill Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Plainfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 300 Students

8. Wire Village School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 417 Students

9. Charlton Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dudley-charlton Reg • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 337 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Spencer, MA has a total population of 10,998 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Spencer, MA

5,496

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spencer, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer, MA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,001 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Spencer, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Spencer, MA

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South Spencer, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lower Wire Village, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tafts Corner, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
East Brookfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Leicester, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Brookfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mystic Grove, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rochdale, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Paxton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cherry Valley, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations