Ashburnham-Westminster

Summary:

The Ashburnham-Westminster school district in Massachusetts consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools generally perform above the state averages on standardized tests, with a few standout institutions leading the way.

Oakmont Regional High School is a top performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top half of Massachusetts high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high graduation rate of 97.6% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%, while also outperforming the district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Biology. Similarly, Overlook Middle School is a standout, ranking in the top half of Massachusetts middle schools and performing well above the district and state averages on MCAS tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

While the district's schools generally perform well, there are some areas for potential improvement. The elementary schools could focus on boosting proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science, and the district as a whole has room for improvement in its overall ranking compared to other districts in Massachusetts. However, the Ashburnham-Westminster school district appears to provide a strong academic foundation for its students, with several exceptional schools leading the way.

District Detail

11 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430

(978) 827-1434

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,264

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 10th 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 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meetinghouse School	Public	PK, KG-1	8 South Street	Westminster	01473	Worcester County	Ashburnham-Westminster	No	No	No	No	(978) 874-0163	195	14	14.3		178 (91.3%)	5 (2.6%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)																						$16,235	$503	$15,733
Westminster Elementary	Public	2-5	9 Academy Hill	Westminster	01473	Worcester County	Ashburnham-Westminster	No	No	No	No	(978) 874-2043	408	29	13.9		360 (88.2%)	6 (1.5%)	26 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	43.2	534^th of 916 public elementary schools	41.7%		47.1	500^th of 928 public elementary schools	46.1%	34	39.8	38.6	27.1					34.5	37.8	47.7	40.7					41.8	36.4			36.4		$12,855	$503	$12,352
Briggs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	96 Williams Rd	Ashburnham	01430	Worcester County	Ashburnham-Westminster	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 827-5750	492	39	12.7		431 (87.6%)	10 (2.0%)	32 (6.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	45.8	513^th of 916 public elementary schools	44.0%		52.4	453^rd of 928 public elementary schools	51.2%	60	40.3	44.9	25.8					36.0	50.8	53.6	30.0					43.4	35.6			35.6		$15,548	$993	$14,554
Overlook Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Oakmont Drive	Ashburnham	01430	Worcester County	Ashburnham-Westminster	No	No	No	No	(978) 827-1425	535	38	14.1		466 (87.1%)	6 (1.1%)	44 (8.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	59.8	181^st of 493 public middle schools	63.3%		60.9	172^nd of 501 public middle schools	65.7%	9				35.0	38.9	48.0		40.6				43.5	36.8	40.7		40.3		48.9		48.9		$13,919	$547	$13,372
Oakmont Regional High School	Public	9-12	9 Oakmont Drive	Ashburnham	01430	Worcester County	Ashburnham-Westminster	No	No	No	No	(978) 827-5907	634	47	13.5		529 (83.4%)	9 (1.4%)	53 (8.4%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	60.5	151^st of 348 public high schools	56.6%		53.2	169^th of 347 public high schools	51.3%	18							62.0								56.3				48.4		58.2	$15,487	$503	$14,984

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gardner	3.06 mi	5	314^th
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical	4.32 mi	1	105^th
Fitchburg	5.18 mi	8	303^rd
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District)	6.1 mi	1	279^th
North Middlesex	7.25 mi	7	192^nd

Ashburnham-Westminster

District Detail

Oakmont Regional High School

Overlook Middle School

Briggs Elementary

Westminster Elementary

Meetinghouse School

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