Old Mill Pond

Summary:

Old Mill Pond is an elementary school in Palmer, MA, serving 599 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palmer School District, which is ranked 304 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Old Mill Pond has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.78% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%. Nearby schools like East Street Elementary and Swift River Elementary generally outperform Old Mill Pond on academic measures and have higher school rankings.

While Old Mill Pond spends more per student ($17,518 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, it has a higher student-teacher ratio (11.3 in 2022-2023) than many nearby schools, which may contribute to its lower academic performance. The school's performance on remote testing in 2020-2021 was better than its in-person testing, suggesting it may have struggled to effectively deliver instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Old Mill Pond faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and addressing disparities in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4107 Main Street
       Palmer, MA  01069-1869


(413) 283-4300

District: Palmer

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,518 Help


Students who attend Old Mill Pond usually attend:

High:    Palmer High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
15.0%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Compare Details Old Mill Pond ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.5%), Hispanic (15%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Mill Pond is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Mill Pond is $17,518.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Mill Pond:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Mill Pond 662nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Old Mill Pond in the ranking list.)

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Palmer:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmer 304th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Old Mill Pond

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Rank History for all students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.42 500th 884 43.4%
2004 37.88 584th 882 33.8%
2005 40.21 563rd 887 36.5%
2006 33.01 657th 911 27.9%
2007 39.69 624th 911 31.5%
2008 30.88 683rd 908 24.8%
2009 46.16 532nd 909 41.5%
2010 36.56 638th 920 30.7%
2011 36.56 634th 924 31.4%
2012 33.95 667th 930 28.3%
2013 40.34 605th 928 34.8%
2014 29.08 707th 926 23.7%
2015 37.74 618th 914 32.4%
2016 39.96 602nd 932 35.4%
2017 37.38 632nd 938 32.6%
2018 36.33 631st 934 32.4%
2019 17.29 815th 942 13.5%
2021 27.09 689th 936 26.4%
2022 26.82 687th 932 26.3%
2023 31.87 638th 928 31.3%
2024 27.48 662nd 916 27.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.99 623rd 886 29.7%
2019 15.53 846th 896 5.6%
2021 22.75 754th 894 15.7%
2022 28.86 689th 905 23.9%
2023 27.93 518th 703 26.3%
2024 18.93 656th 731 10.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.72 457th 685 33.3%
2019 20.36 625th 700 10.7%
2021 28.88 541st 705 23.3%
2022 37.00 514th 772 33.4%
2023 45.94 413th 757 45.4%
2024 57.18 278th 760 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.33 628th 893 29.7%
2019 16.62 795th 902 11.9%
2021 26.18 666th 898 25.8%
2022 28.28 650th 901 27.9%
2023 35.76 571st 887 35.6%
2024 36.91 559th 886 36.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 435th 656 33.7%
2019 26.44 518th 665 22.1%
2021 29.25 452nd 632 28.5%
2022 24.85 544th 672 19.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 593rd 898 34.0%
2019 20.67 758th 907 16.4%
2021 29.86 648th 904 28.3%
2022 26.62 683rd 908 24.8%
2023 29.45 646th 896 27.9%
2024 21.41 720th 891 19.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.03 686th 925 25.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.03 199th 399 50.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.33 227th 379 40.1%
2019 42.95 231st 398 42.0%
2021 51.23 141st 379 62.8%
2022 35.13 264th 401 34.2%
2023 49.63 172nd 420 59.0%
2024 41.95 244th 446 45.3%
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Rank History for White students at Old Mill Pond

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 603rd 772 21.9%
2019 9.39 747th 780 4.2%
2021 15.66 689th 765 9.9%
2022 17.12 687th 764 10.1%
2023 17.33 679th 762 10.9%
2024 14.52 694th 753 7.8%
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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 Old Mill Pond

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 935 16 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 964
1993 917 12 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 945
1994 917 6 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 939
1995 863 14 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 889
1996 863 14 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 889
1997 809 10 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1998 876 14 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1999 832 10 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2000 888 16 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 922
2001 912 15 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 950
2002 815 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2003 815 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2004 812 11 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2005 742 10 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2006 681 5 14 16 0 n/a n/a 27 743
2007 727 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 5 734
2008 669 6 19 21 10 n/a n/a 16 741
2009 651 6 13 22 5 1 11 0 709
2010 632 9 11 29 2 1 7 0 691
2011 602 9 9 30 1 0 6 0 657
2012 600 15 8 29 2 0 0 0 654
2013 556 15 7 32 2 0 6 0 618
2014 525 15 8 36 3 1 8 0 596
2015 480 9 10 52 1 1 31 0 584
2016 447 16 14 57 1 1 29 0 565
2017 537 20 16 88 0 0 32 0 693
2018 519 23 18 93 0 0 34 0 687
2019 503 19 16 82 0 0 36 0 656
2020 483 19 19 90 0 0 31 0 642
2021 442 23 14 87 0 0 22 0 588
2022 472 20 12 93 0 0 24 0 621
2023 464 11 9 90 0 0 25 0 599

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 Old Mill Pond

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 964 n/a n/a n/a
1993 945 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 939 n/a n/a n/a
1995 889 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 889 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 831 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 851 n/a 0.0 0
2000 922 n/a 0.0 25.9
2001 950 n/a 0.0 27.7
2002 815 n/a n/a 26.5
2003 815 n/a n/a 26.5
2004 844 57.0 14.8 26.8
2005 781 60.5 12.9 26.8
2006 743 57.5 12.9 33
2007 734 57.0 12.9 32.9
2008 741 51.0 14.5 34.9
2009 709 53.0 13.4 35.8
2010 691 45.0 15.3 39.9
2011 657 44.0 14.9 34.1
2012 654 43.0 15.2 47.6
2013 618 45.3 13.6 49.2
2014 596 47.0 12.6 54.2
2015 584 44.0 13.2 55.1
2016 565 46.0 12.2 n/a
2017 693 55.1 12.5 n/a
2018 687 57.0 12.0 n/a
2019 656 53.5 12.2 n/a
2020 642 56.5 11.3 n/a
2021 588 50.8 11.5 n/a
2022 621 51.4 12.0 n/a
2023 599 53.0 11.3 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 Old Mill Pond

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 964 n/a n/a n/a
1993 945 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 939 n/a n/a n/a
1995 889 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 889 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 831 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 851 n/a 0.0 0
2000 922 n/a 0.0 25.9
2001 950 n/a 0.0 27.7
2002 815 n/a n/a 26.5
2003 815 n/a n/a 26.5
2004 844 57.0 14.8 26.8
2005 781 60.5 12.9 26.8
2006 743 57.5 12.9 33
2007 734 57.0 12.9 32.9
2008 741 51.0 14.5 34.9
2009 709 53.0 13.4 35.8
2010 691 45.0 15.3 39.9
2011 657 44.0 14.9 34.1
2012 654 43.0 15.2 47.6
2013 618 45.3 13.6 49.2
2014 596 47.0 12.6 54.2
2015 584 44.0 13.2 55.1
2016 565 46.0 12.2 n/a
2017 693 55.1 12.5 n/a
2018 687 57.0 12.0 n/a
2019 656 53.5 12.2 n/a
2020 642 56.5 11.3 n/a
2021 588 50.8 11.5 n/a
2022 621 51.4 12.0 n/a
2023 599 53.0 11.3 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 Old Mill Pond

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (3.0%) $14,972 (97.0%) $15,436
2020 $616 (3.9%) $15,150 (96.1%) $15,766
2021 $803 (4.6%) $16,716 (95.4%) $17,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Mill Pond

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 815th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 638th of 928 Elementary schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Mill Pond)4034.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmer)4033.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Mill Pond)2633.9
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmer)2533.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Mill Pond)4225.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer)4024.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old Mill Pond)2826.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palmer)2825.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Mill Pond)3835.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer)3634.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Old Mill Pond)1032.7
 22.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palmer)1031.1
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Old Mill Pond)3638.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Palmer)3539.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Old Mill Pond)4031.6
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Palmer)3832.4
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Old Mill Pond)2130.7
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Palmer)2828.1
 0%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Old Mill Pond)3638.6
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Palmer)2935.4
 6.4%
   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 Students656599
 8.7%
African American1911
 42.1%
American Indian00
Asian169
 43.8%
Hispanic8290
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White503464
 7.8%
Two or More Races3625
 30.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Mill Pond

Students at Old Mill Pond are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Old Mill Pond ranks 662nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended Old Mill Pond.

Students who attend Old Mill Pond usually go on to attend:

High : Palmer 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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