Northbridge Elementary School

Summary:

Northbridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 953 students. The school is part of the Northbridge School District, which is ranked 233 out of 351 districts in the state.

Academically, Northbridge Elementary School's performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.02%), Mathematics (43.44%), and Science (46.79%) were all lower than the state averages. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students is a bright spot, with the school ranking 41st out of 446 schools in the state for this subgroup in 2023-2024. Nearby schools, such as North Street Elementary School in Grafton and Memorial School in Mendon-Upton, outperform Northbridge Elementary School in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates.

Northbridge Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 743rd out of 942 schools in 2018-2019 to 489th out of 916 schools in 2023-2024. However, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12 over the past three school years, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention for students. Overall, Northbridge Elementary School faces challenges in academic performance, but its strong performance for Hispanic students and low student-teacher ratio indicate areas of strength that could be leveraged to improve outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 21 Crescent Street
       Whitinsville, MA  01588


(508) 234-8161

District: Northbridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,469 Help


Students who attend Northbridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northbridge Middle
High:    Northbridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  953

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Compare Details Northbridge Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northbridge Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northbridge Elementary School is $16,469.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northbridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northbridge Elementary School 489th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Northbridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Northbridge 233rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northbridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.08 486th 884 45.0%
2004 54.20 447th 882 49.3%
2005 51.89 452nd 887 49.0%
2006 54.71 438th 911 51.9%
2007 64.81 350th 911 61.6%
2008 59.88 382nd 908 57.9%
2009 46.06 533rd 909 41.4%
2010 51.55 507th 920 44.9%
2011 43.92 575th 924 37.8%
2012 39.81 607th 930 34.7%
2013 29.61 700th 928 24.6%
2014 28.78 709th 926 23.4%
2015 22.64 746th 914 18.4%
2016 24.74 737th 932 20.9%
2017 33.56 673rd 938 28.3%
2018 22.65 750th 934 19.7%
2019 25.31 743rd 942 21.1%
2021 31.88 652nd 936 30.3%
2022 42.58 540th 932 42.1%
2023 43.44 531st 928 42.8%
2024 48.47 489th 916 46.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.70 831st 886 6.2%
2019 19.72 815th 896 9.0%
2021 29.65 660th 894 26.2%
2022 40.19 557th 905 38.5%
2023 32.50 467th 703 33.6%
2024 40.93 397th 731 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.48 607th 685 11.4%
2019 23.86 599th 700 14.4%
2021 36.39 466th 705 33.9%
2022 45.70 414th 772 46.4%
2023 57.48 284th 757 62.5%
2024 62.34 227th 760 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.76 686th 893 23.2%
2019 27.01 706th 902 21.7%
2021 37.56 582nd 898 35.2%
2022 50.78 459th 901 49.1%
2023 49.40 466th 887 47.5%
2024 51.17 438th 886 50.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.67 597th 656 9.0%
2019 29.90 477th 665 28.3%
2021 43.03 326th 632 48.4%
2022 39.24 373rd 672 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.18 767th 898 14.6%
2019 24.03 739th 907 18.5%
2021 28.44 659th 904 27.1%
2022 35.28 600th 908 33.9%
2023 38.67 571st 896 36.3%
2024 45.21 498th 891 44.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.81 651st 925 29.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 265th 379 30.1%
2022 60.15 103rd 401 74.3%
2023 74.63 61st 420 85.5%
2024 80.39 41st 446 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Northbridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.46 715th 772 7.4%
2019 14.78 721st 780 7.6%
2021 19.55 666th 765 12.9%
2022 28.15 594th 764 22.3%
2023 26.68 610th 762 19.9%
2024 32.81 553rd 753 26.6%
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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 Northbridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 561 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1989 578 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 620 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 645 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 511 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 500 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 495 2 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 523 3 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 523 3 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 517 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1998 532 8 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 563 9 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 568 7 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 546 11 5 25 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 451 15 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 451 15 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 529 16 2 18 3 n/a n/a 0 568
2005 579 12 4 22 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 552 8 3 18 1 n/a n/a 10 592
2007 518 1 9 17 0 n/a n/a 4 549
2008 537 1 9 13 2 n/a n/a 8 570
2009 560 3 11 16 0 0 7 0 597
2010 551 2 5 25 0 0 13 0 596
2011 540 2 5 17 0 1 15 0 580
2012 568 2 6 33 0 1 19 0 629
2013 556 0 7 33 0 2 24 0 622
2014 569 2 8 36 0 0 15 0 630
2015 503 2 3 38 0 1 22 0 569
2016 491 3 3 47 0 1 18 0 563
2017 451 2 3 47 0 0 24 0 527
2018 437 2 2 43 0 0 21 0 505
2019 397 3 5 40 1 0 27 0 473
2020 361 0 5 39 1 0 21 0 427
2021 329 1 4 33 1 0 21 0 389
2022 801 7 4 94 1 0 45 0 952
2023 805 17 1 112 0 0 18 0 953

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 Northbridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 569 n/a n/a n/a
1989 587 n/a n/a n/a
1990 626 n/a n/a n/a
1991 651 n/a n/a n/a
1992 521 n/a n/a n/a
1993 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 518 n/a n/a n/a
1995 542 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 542 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 529 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 553 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 605 n/a 0.0 28.8
2000 602 n/a 0.0 37.9
2001 590 n/a 0.0 24.2
2002 484 n/a n/a 24
2003 484 n/a n/a 24
2004 568 39.4 14.4 24.8
2005 619 43.5 14.2 23.1
2006 592 42.2 14.0 21.5
2007 549 38.0 14.4 19.8
2008 570 24.5 23.3 20.8
2009 597 30.6 19.5 20.3
2010 596 37.9 15.7 26.3
2011 580 37.6 15.4 24.3
2012 629 40.5 15.5 28.5
2013 622 40.0 15.5 28.3
2014 630 42.4 14.8 31.9
2015 569 36.0 15.8 32
2016 563 36.0 15.6 n/a
2017 527 37.5 14.0 n/a
2018 505 37.5 13.4 n/a
2019 473 35.6 13.2 n/a
2020 427 34.1 12.5 n/a
2021 389 33.1 11.7 n/a
2022 952 79.1 12.0 n/a
2023 953 80.3 11.8 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 Northbridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 569 n/a n/a n/a
1989 587 n/a n/a n/a
1990 626 n/a n/a n/a
1991 651 n/a n/a n/a
1992 521 n/a n/a n/a
1993 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 518 n/a n/a n/a
1995 542 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 542 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 529 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 553 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 605 n/a 0.0 28.8
2000 602 n/a 0.0 37.9
2001 590 n/a 0.0 24.2
2002 484 n/a n/a 24
2003 484 n/a n/a 24
2004 568 39.4 14.4 24.8
2005 619 43.5 14.2 23.1
2006 592 42.2 14.0 21.5
2007 549 38.0 14.4 19.8
2008 570 24.5 23.3 20.8
2009 597 30.6 19.5 20.3
2010 596 37.9 15.7 26.3
2011 580 37.6 15.4 24.3
2012 629 40.5 15.5 28.5
2013 622 40.0 15.5 28.3
2014 630 42.4 14.8 31.9
2015 569 36.0 15.8 32
2016 563 36.0 15.6 n/a
2017 527 37.5 14.0 n/a
2018 505 37.5 13.4 n/a
2019 473 35.6 13.2 n/a
2020 427 34.1 12.5 n/a
2021 389 33.1 11.7 n/a
2022 952 79.1 12.0 n/a
2023 953 80.3 11.8 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 Northbridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $238 (1.7%) $13,790 (98.3%) $14,028
2020 $255 (1.7%) $14,862 (98.3%) $15,118
2021 $932 (5.7%) $15,538 (94.3%) $16,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northbridge 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 743rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 531st of 928 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge Elementary School)5239.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge)5139.2
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northbridge Elementary School)3841.6
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northbridge)3741
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge Elementary School)3428.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge)3429.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge Elementary School)3349.6
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge)3449.2
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northbridge Elementary School)4237.1
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northbridge)4930.4
 18.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Northbridge Elementary School)3641.2
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Northbridge)4235
 7%
   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 Students473953
 101.5%
African American317
 466.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic40112
 180%
Pacific Islander00
White397805
 102.8%
Two or More Races2718
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northbridge Elementary School

Students at Northbridge Elementary School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Northbridge Elementary School ranks 489th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 953 students attended Northbridge Elementary School.

Students who attend Northbridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northbridge Middle
High : Northbridge High


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