Is Douglas Elementary School a good school?

Douglas Elementary School ranks 583 rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Douglas Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Douglas Elementary School?

Students at Douglas Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Douglas Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Douglas Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Douglas Middle School High : Douglas High School

Douglas Elementary School

Summary:

Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 344 students in grades 2-5 in Douglas, MA, which is part of the Douglas school district. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The school's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates of 33.33% in ELA, 32.95% in Math, and 43.33% in Science, all below the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, dropping from a high of 341 out of 938 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 583 out of 916 in 2023-2024. It is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Henry P. Clough Elementary and Memorial School, Douglas Elementary School underperforms significantly on MCAS assessments and has a lower statewide ranking.

The school's declining performance over time and underperformance compared to nearby schools suggest that the Douglas school district and school leadership should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Addressing these challenges and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students should be a priority for the school and district.

Detail:

Public 2-5

19 Davis Street
Douglas, MA 01516

(508) 476-4200

District: Douglas

SchoolDigger Rank:
583^rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,928

Students who attend Douglas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Douglas Middle School
High:	Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Douglas Elementary School ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Douglas Elementary School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas Elementary School is $14,928.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas Elementary School 583^rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Douglas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Douglas:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas 195^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2015	61.70	363^rd	914	60.3%
2016	59.08	410^th	932	56.0%
2017	64.20	341^st	938	63.6%
2018	60.65	390^th	934	58.2%
2019	55.33	434^th	942	53.9%
2021	42.49	548^th	936	41.5%
2022	42.72	538^th	932	42.3%
2023	35.37	617^th	928	33.5%
2024	37.49	583^rd	916	36.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.80	467^th	886	47.3%
2019	22.43	783^rd	896	12.6%
2021	39.62	555^th	894	37.9%
2022	44.04	503^rd	905	44.4%
2023	34.97	437^th	703	37.8%
2024	40.96	395^th	731	46.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	58.95	233^rd	685	66.0%
2019	41.88	420^th	700	40.0%
2021	59.24	237^th	705	66.4%
2022	47.25	397^th	772	48.6%
2023	28.72	598^th	757	21.0%
2024	19.44	686^th	760	9.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	58.90	388^th	893	56.6%
2019	49.73	485^th	902	46.2%
2021	45.45	509^th	898	43.3%
2022	41.90	536^th	901	40.5%
2023	34.82	582^nd	887	34.4%
2024	38.73	547^th	886	38.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	51.60	263^rd	656	59.9%
2019	26.89	510^th	665	23.3%
2021	42.15	335^th	632	47.0%
2022	59.65	210^th	672	68.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	59.32	380^th	898	57.7%
2019	58.09	382^nd	907	57.9%
2021	39.78	545^th	904	39.7%
2022	42.94	520^th	908	42.7%
2023	36.71	590^th	896	34.2%
2024	36.72	570^th	891	36.0%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.23	535^th	925	42.2%

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Rank History for White students at Douglas Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	48.82	433^rd	772	43.9%
2019	43.10	479^th	780	38.6%
2021	28.75	603^rd	765	21.2%
2022	25.64	611^th	764	20.0%
2023	23.30	636^th	762	16.5%
2024	23.62	626^th	753	16.9%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Douglas Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	246	3	3	5	0	1	4	262
2015	435	3	13	16	1	1	12	481
2016	392	2	11	13	0	0	13	431
2017	378	2	6	6	0	0	12	404
2018	347	0	5	12	0	0	11	375
2019	322	1	2	15	0	0	15	355
2020	324	1	1	22	0	0	16	364
2021	308	0	2	20	0	0	17	347
2022	326	1	1	24	0	0	20	372
2023	304	2	1	24	0	0	13	344
2024	319	3	1	20	0	0	10	353

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 Douglas Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	262	13.4	19.4	14.1
2015	481	24.0	20.0	22.9
2016	431	22.0	19.5	n/a
2017	404	20.7	19.5	n/a
2018	375	23.4	15.9	n/a
2019	355	25.0	14.1	n/a
2020	364	27.2	13.3	n/a
2021	347	28.2	12.3	n/a
2022	372	28.1	13.2	n/a
2023	344	28.1	12.2	n/a
2024	353	25.2	14.0	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 Douglas Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	262	13.4	19.4	14.1
2015	481	24.0	20.0	22.9
2016	431	22.0	19.5	n/a
2017	404	20.7	19.5	n/a
2018	375	23.4	15.9	n/a
2019	355	25.0	14.1	n/a
2020	364	27.2	13.3	n/a
2021	347	28.2	12.3	n/a
2022	372	28.1	13.2	n/a
2023	344	28.1	12.2	n/a
2024	353	25.2	14.0	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 Douglas Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$63 (0.5%)	$13,767 (99.5%)	$13,830
2020	$191 (1.4%)	$13,777 (98.6%)	$13,968
2021	$320 (2.1%)	$14,609 (97.9%)	$14,928

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 434^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 617^th of 928 Elementary schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)	54	33.3	20.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas)	54	33	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary School)	52	33.3	18.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas)	52	33	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)	54	45.7	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas)	52	45.2	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary School)	44	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)	42	49.5	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)	65	26.3	38.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas)	62	25	37%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary School)	50	12.7	37.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)	48	13.3	34.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Douglas Elementary School)	61	30	31%
5th Grade Science (Douglas)	60	29.8	30.2%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)	57	35.4	21.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas)	61	41	20%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Douglas Elementary School)	49	33	16%
All Grades Mathematics (Douglas)	47	35.7	11.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Douglas Elementary School)	61	30	31%
All Grades Science (Douglas)	54	29.8	24.2%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	344	3.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	15	24	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	304	5.6%
Two or More Races	15	13	13.3%

Schools Near Douglas Elementary School

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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)		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 All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas Elementary School	Public	2-5	19 Davis Street	Douglas	01516	Worcester County	Douglas	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 476-4200	353	25	14.0		319 (90.4%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	37.5	583^rd of 916 public elementary schools	36.4%		35.4	617^th of 928 public elementary schools	33.5%	34	43.1	32.3	26.7	33.3	37.5	37.4	24.4	33.0	43.3	43.3	$14,928	$320	$14,609
Douglas Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	17 Gleason Court	Douglas	01516	Worcester County	Douglas	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 476-2154	215	12	17.2		186 (86.5%)	3 (1.4%)	22 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)											$16,716	$731	$15,985
Northbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Crescent Street	Whitinsville	01588	Worcester County	Northbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 234-8161	960	67	14.2		781 (81.4%)	19 (2.0%)	138 (14.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.0%)	48.5	489^th of 916 public elementary schools	46.6%		43.4	531^st of 928 public elementary schools	42.8%	42	40.1	29.7	42.2	37.0	45.1	41.3	44.0	43.4	46.8	46.8	$16,469	$932	$15,538
Taft Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-3	16 Granite Street	Uxbridge	01569	Worcester County	Uxbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 278-8643	533	44	12.0		466 (87.4%)	5 (0.9%)	39 (7.3%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)	56.1			56.1	48.1			48.1			$18,662	$1,916	$16,746
Sutton Elementary	Public	3-5	383 Boston Road	Sutton	01590	Worcester County	Sutton	No	No	No	No	(508) 581-1620	313	23	13.8		277 (88.5%)	11 (3.5%)	15 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	49.5	477^th of 916 public elementary schools	47.9%		46.8	501^st of 928 public elementary schools	46.0%	24	44.0	35.8	32.2	36.9	38.5	51.6	40.9	43.5	46.9	46.9	$17,779	$291	$17,488
Sutton Early Learning	Public	PK, KG-2	383 Boston Road	Sutton	01590	Worcester County	Sutton	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 581-1610	339	23	14.5		280 (82.6%)	14 (4.1%)	23 (6.8%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)								(n/a)											$16,722	$518	$16,204
Millville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	122 Berthelette Way	Millville	01529	Worcester County	Blackstone-Millville	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 876-0177	348	27	13.1		296 (85.1%)	11 (3.2%)	20 (5.7%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)											$15,260	$575	$14,684
South Grafton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	90 Main Street	South Grafton	01560	Worcester County	Grafton	No	No	No	No	(508) 839-5484	291	21	13.6		198 (68.0%)	7 (2.4%)	21 (7.2%)	51 (17.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)											$15,993	$513	$15,481
Henry P Clough	Public	PK, KG-4	10 North Avenue	Mendon	01756	Worcester County	Mendon-Upton	No	No	No	No	(508) 634-1580	378	28	13.5		338 (89.4%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.7%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	67.1	307^th of 916 public elementary schools	66.5%		62.6	355^th of 928 public elementary schools	61.7%	48	49.2	37.9		43.9	65.2	55.2		60.5			$17,375	$928	$16,448
Park Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	58 Park Avenue	Webster	01570	Worcester County	Webster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 943-4554	734	65	11.3		344 (46.9%)	52 (7.1%)	293 (39.9%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.8%)	16.7	781^st of 916 public elementary schools	14.7%		20.7	738^th of 928 public elementary schools	20.5%	43	22.2	14.5		18.2	26.6	28.5		27.6			$17,560	$1,434	$16,126

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