Briggs Elementary

Summary:

Briggs Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 524. The school is part of the Ashburnham-Westminster school district, which is ranked 205 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Briggs Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the Ashburnham-Westminster district and the state of Massachusetts averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 36% of Briggs Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.83% for the district and 39.17% for the state. In Mathematics, 43.36% of Briggs Elementary students were proficient or better, slightly higher than the district (41.02%) and state (40.91%) averages. However, the school's performance in Science was lower, with 35.56% of students proficient or better, compared to 41.71% for the district and 41.95% for the state. The school's special education students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 33% and top 5%, respectively, among Massachusetts elementary schools, while the school's white students and female students perform below average, ranking in the bottom 50% and bottom 45% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as McKay Elementary School and Reingold Elementary in Fitchburg, Briggs Elementary has a significantly less diverse student population, with 87.02% of students identifying as white. This disparity in racial composition may have implications for the school's cultural and educational environment, as well as the experiences of minority students. Additionally, Briggs Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, indicating that the school's performance may be somewhat inconsistent or variable.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 96 Williams Rd
       Ashburnham, MA  01430-1661


(978) 827-5750

District: Ashburnham-Westminster

SchoolDigger Rank:
513th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,548 Help


Students who attend Briggs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Overlook Middle School
High:    Oakmont Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Briggs Elementary ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Briggs Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ashburnham-Westminster School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briggs Elementary is 12.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ashburnham-Westminster School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briggs Elementary is $15,548. 1 elementary schools in the Ashburnham-Westminster School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Briggs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Briggs Elementary 513th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Briggs Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ashburnham-Westminster:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashburnham-Westminster 205th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Briggs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.98 405th 884 54.2%
2004 58.32 406th 882 54.0%
2005 54.35 429th 887 51.6%
2006 64.03 335th 911 63.2%
2007 64.42 357th 911 60.8%
2008 48.19 521st 908 42.6%
2009 57.53 419th 909 53.9%
2010 56.76 427th 920 53.6%
2011 48.66 538th 924 41.8%
2012 48.60 533rd 930 42.7%
2013 48.16 525th 928 43.4%
2014 56.91 444th 926 52.1%
2015 52.37 474th 914 48.1%
2016 55.91 443rd 932 52.5%
2017 49.97 486th 938 48.2%
2018 43.28 563rd 934 39.7%
2019 50.36 489th 942 48.1%
2021 60.98 383rd 936 59.1%
2022 59.58 391st 932 58.0%
2023 52.37 453rd 928 51.2%
2024 45.82 513th 916 44.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 597th 886 32.6%
2019 50.98 430th 896 52.0%
2021 51.54 394th 894 55.9%
2022 61.13 281st 905 69.0%
2023 64.33 189th 703 73.1%
2024 46.42 333rd 731 54.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.82 337th 685 50.8%
2019 59.31 244th 700 65.1%
2021 67.11 162nd 705 77.0%
2022 60.95 249th 772 67.7%
2023 64.38 193rd 757 74.5%
2024 81.52 66th 760 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 560th 893 37.3%
2019 46.40 522nd 902 42.1%
2021 60.96 350th 898 61.0%
2022 58.52 380th 901 57.8%
2023 48.34 473rd 887 46.7%
2024 40.91 532nd 886 40.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.29 243rd 656 63.0%
2019 67.67 160th 665 75.9%
2021 59.06 195th 632 69.1%
2022 79.68 79th 672 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.03 534th 898 40.5%
2019 54.32 424th 907 53.3%
2021 58.28 384th 904 57.5%
2022 57.73 390th 908 57.0%
2023 55.77 392nd 896 56.3%
2024 50.67 449th 891 49.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.21 370th 925 60.0%
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Rank History for White students at Briggs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 610th 772 21.0%
2019 36.49 543rd 780 30.4%
2021 50.43 380th 765 50.3%
2022 46.96 432nd 764 43.5%
2023 39.37 490th 762 35.7%
2024 33.76 545th 753 27.6%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Briggs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 483 5 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1990 504 5 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 527 4 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 502 6 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1993 533 3 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 557 2 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 539 3 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 539 3 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 532 3 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 495 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 476 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 485 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 475 3 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 504 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 504 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 498 5 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 483 5 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 463 5 5 25 2 n/a n/a 12 512
2007 453 8 4 32 2 n/a n/a 12 511
2008 436 4 4 27 1 n/a n/a 11 483
2009 430 3 3 15 1 0 9 0 461
2010 424 1 4 10 0 0 6 0 445
2011 419 3 3 13 0 0 7 0 445
2012 410 1 4 11 0 0 3 0 429
2013 433 2 1 10 0 0 6 0 452
2014 485 1 1 20 0 1 10 0 518
2015 513 1 1 22 0 0 12 0 549
2016 512 2 2 26 0 0 9 0 551
2017 495 1 2 31 0 0 7 0 536
2018 504 1 6 27 0 0 15 0 553
2019 475 2 5 28 0 0 20 0 530
2020 473 4 6 26 1 0 19 0 529
2021 413 4 6 17 1 0 20 0 461
2022 466 6 7 26 1 0 22 0 528
2023 456 10 5 32 0 0 21 0 524
2024 431 10 4 32 0 0 14 1 492

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 Briggs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 n/a n/a n/a
1989 498 n/a n/a n/a
1990 519 n/a n/a n/a
1991 539 n/a n/a n/a
1992 519 n/a n/a n/a
1993 547 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 569 n/a n/a n/a
1995 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 507 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 485 n/a 0.0 0
2000 498 n/a 0.0 11
2001 491 n/a 0.0 11.4
2002 517 n/a n/a 9.1
2003 517 n/a n/a 9.1
2004 516 29.5 17.5 11.2
2005 503 34.5 14.6 11.1
2006 512 33.5 15.3 14.2
2007 511 35.0 14.6 13.4
2008 483 33.0 14.6 16.3
2009 461 33.0 14.0 13.2
2010 445 30.6 14.5 17.5
2011 445 29.5 15.0 22.2
2012 429 26.9 15.9 25.6
2013 452 32.4 13.9 26.5
2014 518 33.5 15.4 21.8
2015 549 38.0 14.4 23.1
2016 551 37.0 14.8 n/a
2017 536 35.5 15.0 n/a
2018 553 38.7 14.2 n/a
2019 530 36.7 14.4 n/a
2020 529 38.3 13.7 n/a
2021 461 36.1 12.7 n/a
2022 528 38.3 13.7 n/a
2023 524 38.0 13.7 n/a
2024 492 38.6 12.7 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 Briggs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 n/a n/a n/a
1989 498 n/a n/a n/a
1990 519 n/a n/a n/a
1991 539 n/a n/a n/a
1992 519 n/a n/a n/a
1993 547 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 569 n/a n/a n/a
1995 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 507 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 485 n/a 0.0 0
2000 498 n/a 0.0 11
2001 491 n/a 0.0 11.4
2002 517 n/a n/a 9.1
2003 517 n/a n/a 9.1
2004 516 29.5 17.5 11.2
2005 503 34.5 14.6 11.1
2006 512 33.5 15.3 14.2
2007 511 35.0 14.6 13.4
2008 483 33.0 14.6 16.3
2009 461 33.0 14.0 13.2
2010 445 30.6 14.5 17.5
2011 445 29.5 15.0 22.2
2012 429 26.9 15.9 25.6
2013 452 32.4 13.9 26.5
2014 518 33.5 15.4 21.8
2015 549 38.0 14.4 23.1
2016 551 37.0 14.8 n/a
2017 536 35.5 15.0 n/a
2018 553 38.7 14.2 n/a
2019 530 36.7 14.4 n/a
2020 529 38.3 13.7 n/a
2021 461 36.1 12.7 n/a
2022 528 38.3 13.7 n/a
2023 524 38.0 13.7 n/a
2024 492 38.6 12.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Briggs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $655 (4.9%) $12,756 (95.1%) $13,411
2020 $1,119 (6.7%) $15,535 (93.3%) $16,654
2021 $993 (6.4%) $14,554 (93.6%) $15,548

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Briggs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 489th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 453rd of 928 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary)7444.8
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)5942
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Briggs Elementary)6647.8
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)5146.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary)4349.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)4042.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Briggs Elementary)3752.8
 15.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)4147.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary)5838.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)4938
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Briggs Elementary)5125.9
 25.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)5233.3
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Briggs Elementary)3943.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ashburnham-Westminster)4240.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary)5744.3
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)5243.3
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Briggs Elementary)5042.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)5141.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Briggs Elementary)3943.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Ashburnham-Westminster)5144.3
 6.7%
   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 Students530524
 1.1%
African American210
 400%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic2832
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White475456
 4%
Two or More Races2021
 5%


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Briggs Elementary ranks 513th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Briggs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Overlook Middle School
High : Oakmont Regional High School

Students at Briggs Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Briggs Elementary.


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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.

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