Clinton Elementary

Summary:

Clinton Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 840 students in grades PK-4 in Clinton, MA, which is part of the Clinton School District.

While Clinton Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (37.74%) compared to the state average (22.9%), it consistently underperforms the Massachusetts state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. In 2023-2024, only 23.93% of Clinton students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 43.46% were proficient in Math, compared to the state's 40.91%. The school has also struggled to effectively serve certain student subgroups, such as its Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

Compared to nearby schools like Boylston Elementary, Fall Brook, and Berlin Memorial School, Clinton Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA and Math decreasing from 2020-2021 to 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 100 Church Street
       Clinton, MA  01510


(978) 365-4230

District: Clinton

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,459 Help


Students who attend Clinton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clinton Middle School
High:    Clinton Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  837

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
41.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clinton Elementary ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (41.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton Elementary is $16,459.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clinton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton Elementary 602nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Clinton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clinton:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton 271st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.85 521st 884 41.1%
2004 43.82 527th 882 40.2%
2005 48.91 486th 887 45.2%
2006 51.75 474th 911 48.0%
2007 37.00 643rd 911 29.4%
2008 35.86 633rd 908 30.3%
2009 36.00 631st 909 30.6%
2010 45.95 573rd 920 37.7%
2019 20.56 787th 942 16.5%
2021 27.41 688th 936 26.5%
2022 27.96 678th 932 27.3%
2023 25.81 685th 928 26.2%
2024 34.14 602nd 916 34.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.17 249th 258 3.5%
2021 40.39 120th 240 50.0%
2022 24.49 249th 267 6.7%
2023 26.32 240th 264 9.1%
2024 38.15 167th 282 40.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.41 849th 896 5.2%
2021 28.48 680th 894 23.9%
2022 25.17 739th 905 18.3%
2023 42.23 374th 703 46.8%
2024 49.22 311th 731 57.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.51 592nd 700 15.4%
2021 36.23 469th 705 33.5%
2022 31.01 575th 772 25.5%
2023 27.05 611th 757 19.3%
2024 42.49 435th 760 42.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.45 750th 902 16.9%
2021 25.53 672nd 898 25.2%
2022 26.52 669th 901 25.7%
2023 23.44 691st 887 22.1%
2024 29.22 626th 886 29.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.64 607th 665 8.7%
2021 30.02 446th 632 29.4%
2022 30.03 469th 672 30.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.97 754th 907 16.9%
2021 30.72 641st 904 29.1%
2022 31.28 632nd 908 30.4%
2023 29.84 644th 896 28.1%
2024 39.77 546th 891 38.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.95 664th 925 28.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.11 321st 398 19.3%
2021 40.14 201st 379 47.0%
2022 25.89 339th 401 15.5%
2023 34.46 286th 420 31.9%
2024 38.19 270th 446 39.5%
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Rank History for White students at Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.85 715th 780 8.3%
2021 22.64 651st 765 14.9%
2022 32.96 556th 764 27.2%
2023 27.70 598th 762 21.5%
2024 38.78 499th 753 33.7%
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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
Sunday, November 7, 2010

Open Quote The teachers and admin are fantastic and really look out for the children.

The school itself is just a few years old and is one of the better schools in the area. They have plenty of heat in winter, and AC in summer.

The IEP program is top notch, IMHO as a parent of two in the program.

The MCAS scores are lacking, however they are improved since the 2009 school year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clinton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 7 4 53 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 371 8 6 57 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 374 14 3 68 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1991 350 8 4 80 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 390 9 5 74 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 380 2 6 82 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 400 5 9 94 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 372 13 2 100 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 372 13 2 100 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 389 9 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 378 10 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 377 12 3 85 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 354 11 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 357 15 1 90 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 316 14 7 87 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 316 14 7 87 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 632 22 15 151 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2005 617 30 14 147 2 n/a n/a 0 810
2006 615 21 21 153 4 n/a n/a 0 814
2007 650 24 20 152 3 n/a n/a 2 851
2008 650 24 17 168 2 n/a n/a 8 869
2009 664 30 18 161 2 0 12 0 887
2010 661 36 14 160 2 0 15 0 888
2011 535 25 11 122 1 0 13 0 707
2012 539 24 13 131 0 0 9 0 716
2013 536 25 11 125 0 0 7 0 704
2014 566 22 10 142 0 0 8 0 748
2015 562 22 10 148 0 0 9 0 751
2016 545 28 9 142 0 0 13 0 737
2017 508 21 8 155 0 0 14 0 706
2018 471 20 7 165 0 0 17 0 680
2019 568 21 8 206 0 0 21 0 824
2020 582 14 9 211 0 0 21 0 837
2021 476 17 6 230 0 0 26 0 755
2022 502 16 7 266 1 1 24 0 817
2023 470 22 7 317 1 1 22 0 840
2024 434 24 7 346 1 0 25 0 837

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 Clinton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 n/a n/a n/a
1989 442 n/a n/a n/a
1990 459 n/a n/a n/a
1991 443 n/a n/a n/a
1992 478 n/a n/a n/a
1993 470 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 508 n/a n/a n/a
1995 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 477 n/a 0.0 30.4
2000 440 n/a 0.0 21.6
2001 463 n/a 0.0 25.3
2002 424 n/a n/a 46.9
2003 424 n/a n/a 46.9
2004 820 55.4 14.8 30.6
2005 810 64.2 12.6 34.4
2006 814 66.2 12.3 31.9
2007 851 59.0 14.4 38.2
2008 869 57.0 15.2 35.9
2009 887 57.0 15.6 38.6
2010 888 60.0 14.8 39.6
2011 707 50.1 14.1 42.6
2012 716 46.8 15.2 40.9
2013 704 40.8 17.2 47
2014 748 46.5 16.0 45.5
2015 751 48.0 15.6 49.4
2016 737 54.0 13.6 n/a
2017 706 51.5 13.7 n/a
2018 680 53.7 12.6 n/a
2019 824 62.5 13.1 n/a
2020 837 62.9 13.3 n/a
2021 755 54.3 13.9 n/a
2022 817 65.4 12.4 n/a
2023 840 66.8 12.5 n/a
2024 837 66.7 12.5 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 Clinton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 n/a n/a n/a
1989 442 n/a n/a n/a
1990 459 n/a n/a n/a
1991 443 n/a n/a n/a
1992 478 n/a n/a n/a
1993 470 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 508 n/a n/a n/a
1995 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 477 n/a 0.0 30.4
2000 440 n/a 0.0 21.6
2001 463 n/a 0.0 25.3
2002 424 n/a n/a 46.9
2003 424 n/a n/a 46.9
2004 820 55.4 14.8 30.6
2005 810 64.2 12.6 34.4
2006 814 66.2 12.3 31.9
2007 851 59.0 14.4 38.2
2008 869 57.0 15.2 35.9
2009 887 57.0 15.6 38.6
2010 888 60.0 14.8 39.6
2011 707 50.1 14.1 42.6
2012 716 46.8 15.2 40.9
2013 704 40.8 17.2 47
2014 748 46.5 16.0 45.5
2015 751 48.0 15.6 49.4
2016 737 54.0 13.6 n/a
2017 706 51.5 13.7 n/a
2018 680 53.7 12.6 n/a
2019 824 62.5 13.1 n/a
2020 837 62.9 13.3 n/a
2021 755 54.3 13.9 n/a
2022 817 65.4 12.4 n/a
2023 840 66.8 12.5 n/a
2024 837 66.7 12.5 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 Clinton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (4.4%) $13,131 (95.6%) $13,738
2020 $405 (2.9%) $13,590 (97.1%) $13,995
2021 $847 (5.1%) $15,612 (94.9%) $16,459

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 787th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 685th of 928 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Elementary)4627.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton)4427.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton Elementary)3931.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton)3932.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Elementary)3022.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton)3023.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Elementary)2836.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton)2836.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clinton Elementary)3724.9
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Clinton)3727.3
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Clinton Elementary)3433.9
 0.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clinton)2929.3
 0.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students824840
 1.9%
African American2122
 4.8%
American Indian01
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic206317
 53.9%
Pacific Islander01
White568470
 17.3%
Two or More Races2122
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 837 students attended Clinton Elementary.

Students at Clinton Elementary are 52% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Clinton Elementary ranks 602nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Clinton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clinton Middle School
High : Clinton Senior High


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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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