C+ Top 67%

Page Hilltop Elementary School

Grades PK-05 AYER, MA

Moved down 69 places from 2024 to 2025

#552 State Rank
C+ District Grade
115 Washington Street, AYER, MA 01432
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
513 Students
94.9% Attendance Rate
42.9 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

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

36.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1.3% exceeding expectations

2023 54% 54%
2024 45.7% 45.7%
2025 36.3% 36.3%

Mathematics

38.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3.5% exceeding expectations

2023 46.7% 46.7%
2024 41.3% 41.3%
2025 38.3% 38.3%

Science

51% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 42% 42%
2024 57% 57%
2025 51% 51%
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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 47%1%
2025English Language Arts04 36%2%
2025English Language Arts05 26%1%
2025Mathematics03 54%3%
2025Mathematics04 38%4%
2025Mathematics05 23%—
2025Science05 51%3%
2024English Language Arts03 59%9%
2024English Language Arts04 38%3%
2024English Language Arts05 40%3%
2024Mathematics03 48%6%
2024Mathematics04 32%3%
2024Mathematics05 44%3%
2024Science05 57%5%
2023English Language Arts03 44%4%
2023English Language Arts04 58%7%
2023English Language Arts05 60%1%
2023Mathematics03 38%1%
2023Mathematics04 59%7%
2023Mathematics05 43%1%
2023Science05 42%9%

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

513 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 59.6%
Hispanic 17.3%
Black 9%
Asian 7.8%
Multiracial 6%

Gender

51.9% Male
48.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 6.4%
Special Education 19.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 32.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.9% Attendance Rate
10.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

115 Washington Street, AYER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Page Hilltop Elementary School's grade rating?

Page Hilltop Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #552 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 67% 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 Page Hilltop Elementary School?

Approximately 513 students are enrolled at Page Hilltop Elementary School.

How does Page Hilltop Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Page Hilltop Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (36% proficient), Mathematics (38% proficient), Science (51% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Page Hilltop Elementary School?

Page Hilltop Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Page Hilltop Elementary School part of?

Page Hilltop Elementary School is part of Ayer-Shirley 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.