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Best Schools in Spencer, MA
Spencer, MA has 17 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,837 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Spencer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spencer, MA
The top high schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wachusett Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
2. Leicester High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leicester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 414 Students
3. Quabbin Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quabbin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
4. Shepherd Hill Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dudley-charlton Reg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students
5. David Prouty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
6. North Brookfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Brookfield • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 136 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer, MA
The top middle schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charlton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dudley-charlton Reg • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 592 Students
2. Leicester Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leicester • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 409 Students
3. Quabbin Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quabbin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
4. Knox Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, MA
The top elementary schools in Spencer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paxton Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 454 Students
2. Oakham Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quabbin • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 174 Students
3. Heritage School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dudley-charlton Reg • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 453 Students
4. Leicester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leicester • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 493 Students
5. North Brookfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Brookfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
6. Wire Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer-e Brookfield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 417 Students
7. Charlton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Spencer, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Spencer, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spencer, MA
How many schools are in Spencer, MA?
Spencer, MA has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,837 students in total.
How do schools in Spencer perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Spencer score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Spencer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spencer?
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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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Spencer
3 of 3 schools in Spencer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Spencer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.