C+ Top 63%

L.G. Nourse Elementary School

Grades K-03 NORTON, MA

Dropped 325 spots from last year

#522 State Rank
C District Grade
38 Plain Street, NORTON, MA 02766
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
272 Students
93.6% Attendance Rate
44.2 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

46% Proficient or Above
6% Advanced

Mathematics

42% Proficient or Above
4% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 03 46% 6%
2025 Mathematics 03 42% 4%
2024 English Language Arts 03 51% 5%
2024 Mathematics 03 55% 14%
2023 English Language Arts 03 49% 4%
2023 Mathematics 03 41% 6%
2022 English Language Arts 03 39% 5%
2022 Mathematics 03 38% 3%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

272 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 8.1%
Multiracial 5.1%
Hispanic 4.8%
Asian 2.9%

Gender

54.4% Male
45.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4%
Special Education 22.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 33.8%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.6% Attendance Rate
19.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

38 Plain Street, NORTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is L.G. Nourse Elementary School's grade rating?

L.G. Nourse Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #522 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 63% 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 L.G. Nourse Elementary School?

Approximately 272 students are enrolled at L.G. Nourse Elementary School.

How does L.G. Nourse Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, L.G. Nourse Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (46% proficient), Mathematics (42% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at L.G. Nourse Elementary School?

L.G. Nourse Elementary School has an attendance rate of 93.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is L.G. Nourse Elementary School part of?

L.G. Nourse Elementary School is part of Norton 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.