C Top 75%

Leicester Elementary School

Grades K-04 LEICESTER, MA

Moved up 7 places from 2024 to 2025

#621 State Rank
C- District Grade
170 Paxton Street, LEICESTER, MA 01524
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
450 Students
94.4% Attendance Rate
39.7 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

28% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1% exceeding expectations

2023 37% 37%
2024 26.5% 26.5%
2025 28% 28%

Mathematics

22% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 34.5% 34.5%
2024 35.5% 35.5%
2025 22% 22%
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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 28%—
2025English Language Arts04 28%1%
2025Mathematics03 30%3%
2025Mathematics04 14%1%
2024English Language Arts03 27%1%
2024English Language Arts04 26%1%
2024Mathematics03 31%2%
2024Mathematics04 40%1%
2023English Language Arts03 40%2%
2023English Language Arts04 34%2%
2023Mathematics03 33%1%
2023Mathematics04 36%4%

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

450 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 21.8%
Black 8%
Multiracial 3.3%
Asian 2.2%

Gender

48.2% Male
51.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 9.8%
Special Education 20.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 40.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.4% Attendance Rate
11.3% Chronic Absence

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Location

170 Paxton Street, LEICESTER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leicester Elementary School's grade rating?

Leicester Elementary School has earned a grade of C, ranked #621 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 75% 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 Leicester Elementary School?

Approximately 450 students are enrolled at Leicester Elementary School.

How does Leicester Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Leicester Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (28% proficient), Mathematics (22% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Leicester Elementary School?

Leicester Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Leicester Elementary School part of?

Leicester Elementary School is part of Leicester 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.