C Top 78%

Athol Community Elementary School

Grades PK-04 ATHOL, MA

Moved down 5 places from 2024 to 2025

#643 State Rank
F District Grade
1064 Pleasant Street, ATHOL, MA 01331
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
597 Students
93.4% Attendance Rate
38.5 Composite Score
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Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

18.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 18% 18%
2024 19% 19%
2025 18.5% 18.5%

Mathematics

23.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 20% 20%
2024 24.5% 24.5%
2025 23.5% 23.5%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 17%—
2025English Language Arts04 20%—
2025Mathematics03 23%1%
2025Mathematics04 24%3%
2024English Language Arts03 27%—
2024English Language Arts04 11%—
2024Mathematics03 29%2%
2024Mathematics04 20%2%
2023English Language Arts03 19%—
2023English Language Arts04 17%—
2023Mathematics03 20%2%
2023Mathematics04 20%2%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

597 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 73.4%
Hispanic 17.1%
Multiracial 5%
Black 2.8%
Asian 1.5%

Gender

53.4% Male
46.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 5%
Special Education 21.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 60.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.4% Attendance Rate
18.3% Chronic Absence

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Location

1064 Pleasant Street, ATHOL, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athol Community Elementary School's grade rating?

Athol Community Elementary School has earned a grade of C, ranked #643 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 78% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Athol Community Elementary School?

Approximately 597 students are enrolled at Athol Community Elementary School.

How does Athol Community Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Athol Community Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (18% proficient), Mathematics (24% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Athol Community Elementary School?

Athol Community Elementary School has an attendance rate of 93.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Athol Community Elementary School part of?

Athol Community Elementary School is part of Athol-Royalston School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.