Fox Hill

Summary:

Fox Hill is an elementary school in Burlington, Massachusetts, serving 428 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Burlington School District, which is ranked 116 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fox Hill stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the MCAS Next Generation tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.14% of Fox Hill students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 13 students per teacher, and spends around $20,000 per student, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Memorial and Francis Wyman Elementary.

While Fox Hill's overall performance is strong, it is particularly noteworthy for its performance among certain student subgroups, such as Asian students and students with disabilities. In the 2023-2024 school year, Fox Hill ranked 78 out of 152 Massachusetts elementary schools for Asian students, and 37 out of 632 for students with disabilities in the 2020-2021 school year. However, the nearby Hurld-Wyman Elementary School in Woburn and the Shawsheen Elementary School in Wilmington also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1 Fox Hill Rd
       Burlington, MA  01803


(781) 270-1791

District: Burlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,095 Help


Students who attend Fox Hill usually attend:

Middle:    Marshall Simonds Middle
High:    Burlington High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Asian:
15.2%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fox Hill ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Burlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Asian (15.2%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fox Hill is 10.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Burlington School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Hill is $20,095, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Burlington School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fox Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Hill 306th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Fox Hill in the ranking list.)

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Burlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington 116th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fox Hill

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Rank History for all students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.41 184th 884 79.2%
2004 81.57 156th 882 82.3%
2005 69.11 294th 887 66.9%
2006 72.46 244th 911 73.2%
2007 68.25 297th 911 67.4%
2008 75.10 227th 908 75.0%
2009 76.66 207th 909 77.2%
2010 78.59 197th 920 78.6%
2011 73.40 263rd 924 71.5%
2012 57.76 442nd 930 52.5%
2013 59.05 424th 928 54.3%
2015 56.35 434th 914 52.5%
2016 63.06 352nd 932 62.2%
2017 56.20 421st 938 55.1%
2018 66.45 321st 934 65.6%
2019 78.36 197th 942 79.1%
2021 72.29 259th 936 72.3%
2022 69.45 283rd 932 69.6%
2023 74.54 240th 928 74.1%
2024 67.57 306th 916 66.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.11 496th 886 44.0%
2019 65.81 229th 896 74.4%
2021 66.31 212th 894 76.3%
2022 55.87 353rd 905 61.0%
2024 50.73 296th 731 59.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.03 96th 705 86.4%
2022 56.76 306th 772 60.4%
2023 78.00 89th 757 88.2%
2024 62.02 232nd 760 69.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.87 370th 893 58.6%
2019 76.45 198th 902 78.0%
2021 70.34 255th 898 71.6%
2022 65.85 297th 901 67.0%
2023 74.89 216th 887 75.6%
2024 66.98 294th 886 66.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.34 37th 632 94.1%
2022 78.99 82nd 672 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 280th 898 68.8%
2019 77.14 190th 907 79.1%
2021 71.40 255th 904 71.8%
2022 70.33 258th 908 71.6%
2023 70.82 260th 896 71.0%
2024 65.40 299th 891 66.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.43 337th 925 63.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 117th 154 24.0%
2019 48.81 90th 155 41.9%
2021 56.26 83rd 141 41.1%
2022 36.59 110th 143 23.1%
2023 58.78 71st 145 51.0%
2024 57.51 78th 152 48.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fox Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.29 426th 772 44.8%
2019 71.52 195th 780 75.0%
2021 61.33 280th 765 63.4%
2022 60.16 292nd 764 61.8%
2023 63.23 266th 762 65.1%
2024 56.53 327th 753 56.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2011

Open Quote I have four children that attend Fox Hill. I moved from inner city Boston, MA to allow my children to attend a better school.
My oldest child is in 5th grade. She has been at Fox Hill since 2nd grade. She has had her mandatory assessment test and to my delight I am proud say she is reading at 12th grade level, spelling at an 8th grade level, comprehension at 4th (needs some work)
Overall I give Fox Hill Elementary 5 stars.
For a public school the level of commitment that the entire faculty shows is unmatched
Bravo Fox Hill! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fox Hill

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 466 3 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 442 4 36 6 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1990 462 6 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 437 2 27 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 415 2 27 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 443 6 26 8 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 442 9 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 455 7 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 455 7 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 415 12 31 8 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 428 9 44 6 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 445 8 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2000 422 14 39 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 443 13 42 4 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 457 6 36 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 457 6 36 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 446 10 47 9 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 433 9 49 8 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 423 21 55 6 0 n/a n/a 5 510
2007 408 28 54 6 0 n/a n/a 10 506
2008 423 27 65 10 0 n/a n/a 13 538
2009 412 15 68 10 1 0 13 0 519
2010 377 12 79 15 0 0 12 0 495
2011 348 11 65 20 3 0 15 0 462
2012 310 8 62 23 2 0 9 0 414
2013 295 7 56 24 3 0 8 0 393
2014 278 6 50 22 0 0 9 0 365
2015 242 6 45 21 0 0 9 0 323
2016 234 14 69 24 0 0 15 0 356
2017 250 22 82 19 0 0 15 0 388
2018 238 23 99 22 0 0 17 0 399
2019 267 24 96 24 0 0 15 0 426
2020 276 30 98 27 0 0 15 0 446
2021 279 39 83 27 0 0 15 0 443
2022 304 38 80 33 2 0 20 1 478
2023 276 24 70 31 2 0 25 0 428
2024 296 28 69 38 1 0 23 0 455

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 Fox Hill

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 n/a n/a n/a
1989 488 n/a n/a n/a
1990 482 n/a n/a n/a
1991 466 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a n/a
1993 483 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 487 n/a n/a n/a
1995 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 498 n/a 0.0 9.8
2000 478 n/a 0.0 7.9
2001 502 n/a 0.0 6
2002 504 n/a n/a 6.2
2003 504 n/a n/a 6.2
2004 512 38.3 13.4 5.3
2005 499 33.2 15.0 3.4
2006 510 38.5 13.2 3.4
2007 506 39.0 13.0 4
2008 538 39.6 13.6 4.6
2009 519 38.2 13.6 6
2010 495 38.5 12.8 6.3
2011 462 36.4 12.6 6.3
2012 414 33.4 12.3 6.5
2013 393 32.4 12.0 8.1
2014 365 33.2 10.9 9.3
2015 323 31.0 10.4 7.4
2016 356 33.0 10.7 n/a
2017 388 31.6 12.2 n/a
2018 399 36.8 10.8 n/a
2019 426 33.6 12.6 n/a
2020 446 35.8 12.4 n/a
2021 443 39.5 11.1 n/a
2022 478 36.5 13.0 n/a
2023 428 40.5 10.5 n/a
2024 455 42.5 10.6 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 Fox Hill

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 n/a n/a n/a
1989 488 n/a n/a n/a
1990 482 n/a n/a n/a
1991 466 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a n/a
1993 483 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 487 n/a n/a n/a
1995 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 498 n/a 0.0 9.8
2000 478 n/a 0.0 7.9
2001 502 n/a 0.0 6
2002 504 n/a n/a 6.2
2003 504 n/a n/a 6.2
2004 512 38.3 13.4 5.3
2005 499 33.2 15.0 3.4
2006 510 38.5 13.2 3.4
2007 506 39.0 13.0 4
2008 538 39.6 13.6 4.6
2009 519 38.2 13.6 6
2010 495 38.5 12.8 6.3
2011 462 36.4 12.6 6.3
2012 414 33.4 12.3 6.5
2013 393 32.4 12.0 8.1
2014 365 33.2 10.9 9.3
2015 323 31.0 10.4 7.4
2016 356 33.0 10.7 n/a
2017 388 31.6 12.2 n/a
2018 399 36.8 10.8 n/a
2019 426 33.6 12.6 n/a
2020 446 35.8 12.4 n/a
2021 443 39.5 11.1 n/a
2022 478 36.5 13.0 n/a
2023 428 40.5 10.5 n/a
2024 455 42.5 10.6 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 Fox Hill

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (1.0%) $19,851 (99.0%) $20,054
2020 $381 (1.9%) $19,513 (98.1%) $19,894
2021 $573 (2.9%) $19,521 (97.1%) $20,095

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Hill

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 240th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox Hill)6860.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)5754.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fox Hill)5055.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Burlington)6057.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Hill)6352.1
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)5947
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fox Hill)7656.8
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)6154.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Hill)7856.5
 21.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)6549.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fox Hill)7758.1
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)6655.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Fox Hill)7751.6
 25.4%
   5th Grade Science (Burlington)5748.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fox Hill)6956.2
 12.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Burlington)5952
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Fox Hill)6656.6
 9.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Burlington)6155.7
 5.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Fox Hill)7751.6
 25.4%
   All Grades Science (Burlington)5547
 8%
   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 Students426428
 0.5%
African American2424
American Indian02
Asian9670
 27.1%
Hispanic2431
 29.2%
Pacific Islander00
White267276
 3.4%
Two or More Races1525
 66.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Fox Hill.

Students at Fox Hill are 65% White, 15% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Fox Hill usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marshall Simonds Middle
High : Burlington High

Fox Hill ranks 306th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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