Royalston Community School

Summary:

Royalston Community School is an elementary school located in Royalston, MA, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 158 students. The school is part of the Athol-Royalston school district, which is ranked 313 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Royalston Community School has shown a mixed academic performance in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.03%) and Mathematics (32.76%) were higher than the Athol-Royalston district average but lower than the state average. However, the school's Science proficiency rate (58.33%) was significantly higher than both the district and state averages. The school has also performed well in certain student subgroups, ranking 189 out of 898 Massachusetts elementary schools for female students and 64 out of 894 for special education students, both with 5-star ratings.

Compared to nearby schools, Briggs Elementary and Meetinghouse School have more diverse student populations, with 87.02% and 78.5% white students, respectively, while Royalston Community School has a significantly higher percentage of white students at 89.87%. The school's increasing spending per student, from $14,808 in 2018-2019 to $17,390 in 2020-2021, and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing resources into the school, which may contribute to its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 96 Winchendon Rd
       Royalston, MA  01368


(978) 249-2900

District: Athol-Royalston

SchoolDigger Rank:
569th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,390 Help


Students who attend Royalston Community School usually attend:

High:    Athol High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Royalston Community School ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Royalston Community School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Royalston Community School is $17,390.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Royalston Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Royalston Community School 569th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Royalston Community School in the ranking list.)

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Athol-Royalston:

SchoolDigger ranks Athol-Royalston 313th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Royalston Community School

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Rank History for all students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.97 551st 884 37.7%
2004 49.55 486th 882 44.9%
2005 33.93 610th 887 31.2%
2006 35.15 637th 911 30.1%
2007 41.49 605th 911 33.6%
2008 29.28 699th 908 23.0%
2009 32.14 665th 909 26.8%
2010 30.36 694th 920 24.6%
2011 36.38 640th 924 30.7%
2012 45.33 566th 930 39.1%
2013 38.37 629th 928 32.2%
2014 34.60 655th 926 29.3%
2015 31.14 679th 914 25.7%
2016 22.15 759th 932 18.6%
2017 34.74 660th 938 29.6%
2018 56.53 438th 934 53.1%
2019 65.49 326th 942 65.4%
2021 74.31 234th 936 75.0%
2022 61.72 373rd 932 60.0%
2023 46.70 505th 928 45.6%
2024 38.59 569th 916 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.51 362nd 886 59.1%
2021 87.99 64th 894 92.8%
2022 53.81 378th 905 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 116th 685 83.1%
2022 59.21 269th 772 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.23 348th 893 61.0%
2019 67.75 278th 902 69.2%
2021 77.05 189th 898 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.02 487th 898 45.8%
2019 62.38 342nd 907 62.3%
2022 36.05 588th 908 35.2%
2023 23.57 698th 896 22.1%
2024 39.97 541st 891 39.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.55 271st 925 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Royalston Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 477th 772 38.2%
2019 51.46 394th 780 49.5%
2021 64.01 260th 765 66.0%
2022 50.63 401st 764 47.5%
2023 37.72 514th 762 32.5%
2024 23.40 630th 753 16.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Royalston Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 131 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1998 104 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1999 133 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 136 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 132 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 121 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 121 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 117 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 120 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 116 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 4 126
2007 104 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 5 112
2008 159 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 167
2009 136 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 151
2010 151 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 165
2011 136 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 145
2012 139 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 147
2013 131 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 142
2014 142 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 150
2015 136 3 3 5 0 0 2 0 149
2016 149 3 1 7 0 0 2 0 162
2017 135 3 1 4 0 0 1 0 144
2018 129 2 1 3 0 0 4 0 139
2019 127 1 1 3 0 0 6 0 138
2020 132 3 0 3 0 0 9 0 147
2021 127 1 0 1 0 0 7 0 136
2022 136 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 144
2023 142 1 1 11 0 0 3 0 158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Royalston Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 133 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 111 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 136 n/a 0.0 0
2000 141 n/a 0.0 22.7
2001 133 n/a 0.0 23.3
2002 123 n/a n/a 29.3
2003 123 n/a n/a 29.3
2004 118 10.9 10.8 31.4
2005 124 8.7 14.3 39.5
2006 126 10.7 11.8 39.3
2007 112 11.0 10.2 47.7
2008 167 11.2 14.9 35.8
2009 151 10.7 14.1 39.7
2010 165 10.7 15.4 40.6
2011 145 10.1 14.2 35.9
2012 147 10.0 14.5 36.1
2013 142 10.1 13.9 43
2014 150 9.1 16.4 49.3
2015 149 11.0 13.5 50.3
2016 162 10.0 16.2 n/a
2017 144 10.8 13.2 n/a
2018 139 11.7 11.7 n/a
2019 138 10.1 13.5 n/a
2020 147 10.1 14.4 n/a
2021 136 10.2 13.3 n/a
2022 144 10.2 14.1 n/a
2023 158 13.0 12.1 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 Royalston Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 133 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 111 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 136 n/a 0.0 0
2000 141 n/a 0.0 22.7
2001 133 n/a 0.0 23.3
2002 123 n/a n/a 29.3
2003 123 n/a n/a 29.3
2004 118 10.9 10.8 31.4
2005 124 8.7 14.3 39.5
2006 126 10.7 11.8 39.3
2007 112 11.0 10.2 47.7
2008 167 11.2 14.9 35.8
2009 151 10.7 14.1 39.7
2010 165 10.7 15.4 40.6
2011 145 10.1 14.2 35.9
2012 147 10.0 14.5 36.1
2013 142 10.1 13.9 43
2014 150 9.1 16.4 49.3
2015 149 11.0 13.5 50.3
2016 162 10.0 16.2 n/a
2017 144 10.8 13.2 n/a
2018 139 11.7 11.7 n/a
2019 138 10.1 13.5 n/a
2020 147 10.1 14.4 n/a
2021 136 10.2 13.3 n/a
2022 144 10.2 14.1 n/a
2023 158 13.0 12.1 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Royalston Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $844 (5.7%) $13,964 (94.3%) $14,808
2020 $425 (2.7%) $15,538 (97.3%) $15,963
2021 $1,552 (8.9%) $15,838 (91.1%) $17,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Royalston Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 326th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 505th of 928 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Royalston Community School)6221.1
 41%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Athol-Royalston)5118.7
 32.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Royalston Community School)5131.6
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Athol-Royalston)3722.2
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Royalston Community School)6310.5
 52.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Athol-Royalston)3816.3
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Royalston Community School)4721.1
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Athol-Royalston)3019.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Royalston Community School)7160
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Athol-Royalston)3329.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Royalston Community School)7753.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Athol-Royalston)3026.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Royalston Community School)5960
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Athol-Royalston)4440.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Royalston Community School)5557.1
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Athol-Royalston)3127.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Royalston Community School)6057.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Athol-Royalston)3822.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Royalston Community School)6334.3
 28.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Athol-Royalston)3724.8
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Royalston Community School)5838.8
 19.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Athol-Royalston)3621.9
 14.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Royalston Community School)5960
 1%
   All Grades Science (Athol-Royalston)3732.5
 4.5%
   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 Students138158
 14.5%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander00
White127142
 11.8%
Two or More Races63
 50%


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Royalston Community School ranks 569th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Royalston Community School usually go on to attend:

High : Athol High

Students at Royalston Community School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Royalston Community School.


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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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